Paris Saint-Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Monaco on Friday, as Ousmane Dembélé stole the show with a second-half brace, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted his first goal for the club.
PSG Start Strong Before Monaco Equalizes
Before kickoff, PSG celebrated contract extensions for Luis Enrique, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Vitinha, setting the stage for an electric night at the Parc des Princes.
It took just six minutes for Vitinha to mark his new deal with an early opener, slotting a low free-kick inside the near post. However, Monaco responded in the 17th minute, as Denis Zakaria finished from a tight angle following a clever through-ball by Soungoutou Magassa, leveling the match at 1-1.
Both teams had chances before halftime, but PSG’s quality shone through in the second half.
Kvaratskhelia and Dembele Take Over
Making an instant impact since his arrival, Kvaratskhelia restored PSG’s lead in the 54th minute, cutting inside the box before blasting home a powerful finish.
Just three minutes later, Dembélé doubled PSG’s advantage, finishing off a slick one-two with Desire Doue to make it 3-1.
Monaco pushed for a comeback, but PSG’s defensive resilience held firm, and Dembélé sealed the win in stoppage time, bagging his 16th Ligue 1 goal of the season with a composed finish.
Key Stats: Dembélé on Fire in 2025
🔥 Dembélé has now scored 13 goals in seven matches across all competitions since the start of 2025, equaling his total from his previous 42 appearances.
⚽ PSG have scored at least three goals in five of their last eight home matches against Monaco, showcasing their attacking dominance.
🏆 With 53 points, PSG now sit 13 points clear at the top of Ligue 1, further solidifying their title charge.
What’s Next for PSG?
Paris Saint-Germain now shift focus to their Champions League knockout-stage play-off first leg against Brest on Tuesday, looking to carry their momentum into Europe.
Can Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia continue their sensational form? Let us know your thoughts! 💬⚽🔥
