Paris Saint-Germain Secure Tenth Ligue 1 Victory
Paris Saint-Germain continued their dominant form in Ligue 1, securing their tenth win of the season with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Toulouse. Under the guidance of Luis Enrique, PSG remain unbeaten in the league, showcasing their attacking prowess with yet another high-scoring performance. Remarkably, the Parisians have now scored three or more goals in four of their last five domestic matches.
The Breakthrough: Nuno Mendes Shines
Despite Toulouse's impressive defensive record, having kept clean sheets in their previous three outings, they struggled to contain PSG's relentless attacks. The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Nuno Mendes converted a pinpoint cross from Achraf Hakimi, giving the hosts a well-deserved lead.
Toulouse Fight Back
The visitors showed resilience early in the second half, with Zakaria Aboukhlal and Thijs Dallinga creating back-to-back chances that briefly unsettled the Parisian defense. However, PSG's composure and quality soon extinguished any hopes of an upset.
Late Goals Seal the Victory
Substitute Beraldo doubled PSG's advantage in the 84th minute, expertly finishing a swift counterattack. As the match entered added time, Vitinha added a third with a clinical strike, leaving Toulouse with no room for a comeback.
Focus Shifts to Bayern Munich
With this victory, PSG remain at the summit of Ligue 1, extending their unbeaten streak. However, their attention now turns to a daunting challenge in the UEFA Champions League. On November 26, the Parisians travel to Munich to face Bayern Munich, a clash that promises to test their mettle against one of Europe’s finest.
2024-25, France - Ligue 1
PSG - Toulouse 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: Neves J. P., 35 (1:0); Beraldo L., 84 (2:0); Vitinha F., 90+1 (3:0)
PSG: Safonov M.; Hakimi; Beraldo L.; Škriniar; Zague (Vitinha F., 46); Asensio; Zaire-Emery; Neves J. P.; Doue D. (Lee Kang-in, 60); Dembele O. (Fabian Ruiz, 73); Barcola B. (Kolo Muani, 81)
Bench: Donnarumma G.; Tenas; Pacho; Mbaye
Yellow Cards: Hakimi 44
Toulouse: Restes; McKenzie M.; Cresswell C.; Kamanzi Warren (Suazo, 64); Akdag (Canvot, 89); Sierro; Cásseres Jr (Schmidt N., 78); Gboho (Babicka, 64); Aboukhlal; King Jo. (Magri, 78); Dönnum
Bench: Domínguez Alex; Methalie; Zajc; Messali
Yellow Cards: Aboukhlal 43; Dönnum 75
