Ligue 1: PSG maintain unbeaten run with victory over Lille
What's the story
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continued their magnificent start and an unbeaten run the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season with a 3-1 triumph over Lille. Vitinha and Bradley Barcola gave PSG a two-goal cushion before a late goal by Randal Kolo Muani sealed the deal. Three successive wins place PSG at atop the league standings, two points ahead of their closest competitor Marseille.
Early strikes
Vitinha and Barcola's goals set the pace for PSG
Vitinha initiated the scoring for PSG in the 33rd minute with a penalty kick, following a foul by Lille's Alexsandro Ribeiro on Ousmane Dembele. Just three minutes later, Barcola doubled the lead. He targeted the far post after a swift counter-attack, further solidifying PSG's dominance in this match. Notably, Barcola scored his fourth goal of the ongoing season.
Disallowed equalizer
Lille's comeback attempt thwarted by disallowed goal
After the break, Lille showed signs of improvement with Edon Zhegrova scoring a long-range goal 12 minutes before time. Their hopes for an equalizer were dashed when Tiago Santos's goal was disallowed due to offside. Despite this setback, Lille continued their pursuit for a late equalizer but were ultimately unsuccessful against PSG's strong defense.
Decisive header
Kolo Muani's late goal seals victory for PSG
In the final moments of the match, Kolo Muani secured PSG's victory with a powerful header during added time. This decisive goal not only ensured their win but maintained their unbeaten run. Following this triumph, PSG now leads the Ligue 1 standings with nine points, creating an early two-point gap over Marseille.
Captain's insight
PSG captain Marquinhos reflects on victory over Lille
PSG captain Marquinhos, in a conversation with DAZN, emphasized the significance of their win against Lille. He praised Lille's resilience and termed it a good test for his team as both are playing in Europe. "Points like that make all the difference at the end of a league campaign," he added, highlighting the importance of such victories in shaping PSG's successful season start.