Vitinha Strike Seals Win for PSG as Illya Zabarnyi Impresses on Debut

Paris Saint-Germain began their Ligue 1 title defence with a narrow but crucial 1-0 away win over FC Nantes in a tense encounter at the Stade de la Beaujoire.

The breakthrough came in the 67th minute when Portuguese midfielder Vitinha fired a precise low shot into the corner, breaking the deadlock and securing all three points for the reigning French champions.

All eyes were also on Illya Zabarnyi, who made his official debut for PSG after joining from the Premier League. The 22-year-old Ukrainian defender slotted into the starting XI and played the full 90 minutes, helping the Parisian backline earn a clean sheet in a composed and disciplined performance.

2025-26, France - Ligue 1

Nantes - PSG 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Vitinha F., 67 (0:1)

Nantes: Anthony L.; Cozza; Awaziem; Tati; Amian; Kwon (Coquelin, 79); Lepenant; Guirassy B. (Hong H., 59); Leroux (Tabibou, 86); Benhattab (Abline, 59); Mostafa Mohamed (Camara Am., 79)
Bench: Carlgren; Doucoure S.; Duverne; El Arabi
Yellow Cards: Amian 45

PSG: Chevalier L.; Beraldo L.; Zabarnyi; Lucas Hernandez (Mendes N., 61); Vitinha F.; Fabian Ruiz (Hakimi, 61); Zaire-Emery; Lee Kang-in (Doue D., 61); Mbaye (Dembele O., 61); Ramos G. (Kvaratskhelia, 78); Barcola B.
Bench: Safonov M.; Marin R.; Marquinhos; Pacho
Yellow Cards: Hakimi 79