Chelsea's clash with PSG descends into chaos as ballboy push causes mass brawl

Chelsea forward Pedro Neto appeared to push a PSG ball-boy as he attempted to retrieve the ball (Image: beIN Sports)

Tempers boiled over during Chelsea's clash with Paris Saint-Germain as the sides collided after Pedro Neto sent a ballboy flying with a push as he went to retrieve the ball.

Chaos ensued as players surrounded the area where the ballboy was sent tumbling backwards during stoppage time. Neto eventually apologised for his actions as the youngster was checked over by medical staff.

PSG's stars then attempted to hold off Reece James and Neto, as the likes of Marquinhos and Enzo Fernandez exchanged some pushing and shoving. Flurries of players seemed to enjoy heated words before referee Alejandro Hernández calmed the situation and explained what would happen next to the teams' captains.

The Portuguese winger escaped punishment for his nudge, as the ballboy attempted to evade his grasp with the ball. VAR did check the action but decided against a red card.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia soon delivered an altogether more painful blow. Having already scored a screamer, the Georgian produced a more measured effort just seconds after tempers had flared.

Another rapid break saw Achraf Hakimi delay his pass before pulling the ball back for the former Napoli star. Kvaratskhelia placed the ball past Filip Jorgensen with a first-time effort to claim a 5-2 victory with the final meaningful kick of the game.