Paris Saint-Germain extended their unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Toulouse on Saturday, thanks to a decisive second-half goal from Fabian Ruiz. The win keeps the capital club firmly at the top of the table, maintaining a commanding 10-point lead over second-placed Marseille.
A Hard-Fought Victory
The first half saw Toulouse pressing for an early breakthrough, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lee Kang-in, Desire Doue, and Lucas Hernandez all creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. Despite their efforts, the home side struggled to establish a rhythm, leaving the match goalless at halftime.
PSG eventually broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute when Willian Pacho’s header hit the crossbar, and the rebound fell perfectly for Fabian Ruiz, who calmly slotted the ball home from close range. This was the only goal of the game, securing three crucial points for Luis Enrique’s men.
Maintaining Dominance
With this win, PSG extended their winning streak to six matches across all competitions, showcasing their consistency and resilience. The victory also came just days after their impressive 3-0 triumph in the first leg of their Champions League tie against Brest, setting them up well for the second leg on Wednesday.
Key Points
- Unbeaten Record: PSG remains undefeated after 22 games in Ligue 1 this season, a remarkable achievement accomplished only three times in league history—by PSG themselves in 1985-86 (first 26 games) and 2015-16 (first 27), as well as Nantes in 1994-95 (32). All three teams went on to win the title that season.
- Away Form: PSG has now gone 35 consecutive away league games without defeat, a record surpassed in Europe’s top five leagues only by AC Milan under Arrigo Sacchi, who achieved 38 matches between 1991 and 1993.
This result further solidifies PSG’s dominance in Ligue 1, while their upcoming European clash against Brest will test their ability to balance domestic and continental ambitions. With 56 points so far, the Parisians are well on track to retain their crown and continue their pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts.
