PSG Secures Win Over Saint-Étienne with Dembélé's Double
Paris Saint-Germain triumphed 2-1 against Saint-Étienne, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring twice to secure a crucial victory in Ligue 1.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Saint-Étienne in a fiercely contested Ligue 1 encounter. The star of the night was Ousmane Dembélé, whose two goals proved decisive in maintaining PSG’s unbeaten run this season.
The match began with high intensity, and it was Dembélé who broke the deadlock in the 12th minute. Connecting with a precise through ball from Lee Kang-In, the French winger unleashed a clinical shot into the bottom corner, leaving the Saint-Étienne goalkeeper rooted to the spot.
Just ten minutes later, PSG extended their lead when Dembélé converted a penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after a defensive mistake by Saint-Étienne led to a handball in the box. Dembélé confidently stepped up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to secure his second goal of the match.
Saint-Étienne responded valiantly in the second half. Their persistence paid off when Giorgi Davitashvili scored in the 64th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by PSG. However, despite a surge of momentum from the visitors, PSG’s defense, marshaled by captain Marquinhos, held firm to deny any further chances.
Under the guidance of head coach Luis Enrique, PSG has continued to showcase their dominance in French football. This win keeps them at the top of the Ligue 1 standings and reinforces their reputation as the team to beat this season. Dembélé's exceptional performance underlined his importance to PSG’s attacking force, earning him widespread praise.
As the campaign progresses, PSG’s focus remains on maintaining their unbeaten streak and asserting their superiority in both domestic and European competitions.