The PSG enjoyed a perfect evening. The capital club, trailing at the Parc des Princes in the clash of the 21st round of Ligue 1, then easily disposed of LOSC, with a reshuffled lineup and no injuries (3-1). This has boosted the confidence of Parisians, who are preparing to host Real Sociedad in the Champions League round of 16. Without Kylian Mbappé, who was left on the bench, Ousmane Dembélé was the main spark for his team before making way for Bradley Barcola, who assisted Randal Kolo Muani’s goal. Gonçalo Ramos also reassured himself by scoring the equalizer.
Can PSG win a match without Kylian Mbappé? Luis Enrique’s men, who decided on a logical squad rotation before the crucial European match, answered this question favorably against Lille. Despite the opening goal from Lille, Paris quickly regained their composure and put pressure on their opponents.
The equalizer came from a mistake by Alexsandro Ribeiro, which allowed Ousmane Dembélé to recover the ball and set up Gonçalo Ramos for a precise shot. The second goal by Paris was also avoidable, as Alexsandro inadvertently deflected a seemingly harmless cross-shot from Fabian Ruiz. Paris took an irreversible psychological advantage over the uninspired Lille players, exemplified by a lackluster performance from Edon Zhegrova.
Proof of Paris’ solid performance was evident in their consistent efforts throughout the match, marked by solidarity, desire, and activity. Copenhagen goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier prevented an even bigger loss for LOSC. Randal Kolo Muani eventually capitalized on a chance created by Bradley Barcola to secure the 3-1 victory for PSG.
Despite Lille’s disappointing week following their elimination in the French Cup against Olympique Lyonnais, PSG is riding high after defeating Brest and securing a win against a strong team aiming for a top spot in the league. Real Sociedad, who suffered a home defeat against Osasuna, should be warned and could face a heavy defeat at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, especially with Kylian Mbappé returning to the lineup, feeling fresher than ever.
