PSG leave Chelsea humbled as European champions flex their power

On Wednesday night's evidence, Chelsea are light years away from being able to compete with the best in England, let alone Europe.

Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha was outstanding against Chelsea. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

It was in the 65th minute, long after this round of 16 tie had ceased to be a contest, that Paris Saint Germain's fans taunted those home supporters remaining in the rapidly emptying stands, by doing a 'Poznan', turning their backs on the action the way Manchester City's fans used to do when they were lording it around Europe.

Now it is PSG's turn to proclaim themselves, correctly, as the Kings of European football. Never mind the garish gold badge that adorns Chelsea's shirts, a tacky touch after they beat PSG to win the Club World Cup in front of Donald Trump last summer. That confected competition was never a true barometer of greatness, lacking as it did the champions of England and Spain as well as an Arsenal side that is sweeping all before them this season.