Paris Saint-Germain secured a convincing 4-2 win against Strasbourg during the 8th round of Ligue 1, showcasing significant improvement in the second half.
After a first half where they struggled to assert dominance despite a goal from Mayulu, PSG found their rhythm after the break with goals from Asensio and Barcola, taking a 3-1 lead.
Despite some defensive lapses, including a goal conceded to Mara, PSG continued to dominate offensively, capped off by a fourth goal from Lee. The match concluded on a mixed note with a second goal conceded from a corner. This victory propels PSG to the top of Ligue 1, just ahead of a crucial Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven.
PSG Starting XI against Strasbourg:
Donnarumma – Zaïre-Emery, Skriniar, Pacho, Beraldo – Mayulu (Ruiz, 67′), Vitinha, Neves – Doué, Asensio (Lee, 58′), Barcola (Mbaye, 82′)
Substitutes: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, N. Mendes, Zague, Lee Kang In, Fabian, O. Dembélé, Mbaye
Strasbourg Starting XI against PSG:
Petrovic – Senaya (Sow, 46′), Sarr, Sylla, Moreira – Diarra, Mwanga (Lemarechal, 75′), Santos – Bakwa (Ouattara, 80′), Emegha (Mara, 46′), Nanasi
Substitutes: Johnsson, Gomis, Sobol, Sow, Diong, Lemarechal, Ouattara, Messi Tanfouri, Mara
Goals:
Mayulu (1-0, 18′, assist from Barcola), Asensio (2-0, 47′), Mara (2-1, 58′), Barcola (3-1, 66′, assist from Pacho), Lee (4-1, 90′, assist from Neves), Diong (4-2, 90+2′).
Player Ratings:
Gianluigi Donnarumma (6)
Warren Zaïre-Emery (7)
Milan Skriniar (5)
Wilian Pacho (6)
Lucas Beraldo (6)
Vitinha (6)
Joao Neves (6)
Désiré Doué (6)
Senny Mayulu (7)
Marco Asensio (6)
Bradley Barcola (7)
