Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning comeback to win 3-1 at Strasbourg and return to the top of Ligue 1. The Parisians, now on a six-match winning streak across all competitions, scored three times in the final quarter of an hour after falling behind. This win solidifies their league standing: they are first with 14 points from 7 games, a record of four wins, two draws, and one loss.
Giovanni Reyna had opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, his effort taking a deflection off Lucas Hernandez. Despite chances, including a Ferran Torres header saved by keeper Jorgensen, Paris Saint-Germain struggled to break through. Substitute Ousmane Dembélé even missed a penalty in the 72nd minute.
The match turned five minutes later. Dembélé made amends by providing a perfect assist for Ilya Zabarnyi to equalise with a low shot (77th). The French winger then put Paris Saint-Germain ahead in the 85th minute, set up by Achraf Hakimi. In added time, Désiré Doué sealed the win (90+3) following another assist from Ferran Torres. Their attack has now scored 14 goals this season while conceding 9.
This victory takes Paris Saint-Germain to 14 points from seven games, putting them provisionally top of the table. Their recent league form reads four wins and just one defeat from their last five outings. Across all competitions, their last five results show four wins and one loss, and they are currently on a two-game winning run. Their next challenge is a major one: hosting FC Barcelona in the Champions League league phase on Tuesday, 20 October at the Parc des Princes.
Manager Luis Enrique made several changes, recalling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ferran Torres to the starting line-up and handing the captain's armband to Warren Zaïre-Emery. Torres, the team's top scorer this season with 4 goals in 7 appearances, was key with an assist. The match ended with ten men after Nuno Mendes was forced off injured in the 88th minute. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov was key, making several saves including a one-handed stop to deny a header from Harder early in the second half. This result follows a 4-2 win at Manchester City on 14 October, where Doué, Dembélé, Vitinha, and Akliouche were on the scoresheet.
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