Sitting UEFA winners Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence with a impressive triumph over the Italian visitors at the Parc des Princes.
Skipper Marquinhos initiated the goal fest in just the third minute, tucking home from the Spaniard's accurate cross from the left flank.
Paris produced multiple openings, with a defender striking just wide and youth Senny Mayulu seeing his attempt redirected over the bar.
Atalanta's goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi made excellent saves to deny a winger and Achraf Hakimi.
Kvaratskhelia delivered a piece of solo genius in the 39th minute, driving at the backline before firing home from outside the box.
Although a saved PK by Barcola in the initial 45 minutes, Paris persisted and added a third goal early in the final 45 through the full-back's narrow-angle strike.
Backup Ramos pounced on a wayward backpass to composedly net and make it 4-0 in stoppage time.
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