According to 90min, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended their commanding lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table to 13 points following a resounding 4-1 triumph over AS Monaco. The standout performer of the night was none other than Ousmane Dembélé, whose dazzling display saw him net a brilliant second-half brace, ultimately earning him the coveted Player of the Match award.

The game got off to a thrilling start, with PSG making an early breakthrough just six minutes into the contest. Portuguese midfielder Vitinha demonstrated his precision by curling in a low-driven free-kick to hand the reigning champions an early advantage. However, Monaco wasted no time in responding. Swiss international Denis Zakaria latched onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Soungoutou Magassa and clinically dispatched his effort past the goalkeeper, restoring parity for the home side.

As the second half commenced, PSG asserted their dominance and found the decisive moment that tilted the match in their favor. Their recent high-profile signing, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, made an instant impact by registering his debut goal for the club. The Georgian winger, who arrived from Napoli in January for a hefty transfer fee of €70 million, showcased his technical ability in the 54th minute. Cutting inside his marker with finesse, he unleashed a precise shot into the net, reestablishing PSG’s lead.

Barely three minutes later, Dembélé further stamped his authority on the game with a moment of attacking brilliance. Combining effortlessly with Desire Doue in a slick one-two exchange, the French winger calmly slotted the ball past Monaco’s goalkeeper, extending PSG’s advantage to 3-1. As the match neared its conclusion, Dembélé struck again in stoppage time, rounding off an outstanding individual performance. His late goal marked his 16th strike in Ligue 1 this season, sealing PSG’s emphatic victory and leaving no doubts about their supremacy in the league.


Dembélé’s exhilarating display earned him the highest individual match rating, further reinforcing his invaluable role within Luis Enrique’s squad. His performance coincided with a significant announcement from PSG, as the club confirmed contract extensions for head coach Enrique, as well as key players Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, and Nuno Mendes—further solidifying the team’s long-term stability.

Dembélé’s Key Contributions in the Match:

Minutes played: 90

Goals: 2

Expected Goals (xG): 1.37

Assists: 0

Expected Assists (xA): 0.12

Shots on target: 3

Shots off target: 1

Shots blocked: 0

Dribble attempts: 4 (3 successful)

Touches: 49

Accurate passes: 27/32 (84%)

Key passes: 2

Crosses (accurate): 0 (0)

This commanding victory marked PSG’s 16th win in 21 league outings, cementing their place at the summit of Ligue 1 with 53 points. Meanwhile, their closest challengers, Marseille, sit in second place with 40 points and a game in hand. With domestic matters under control, PSG now shift their focus to European competition, as they gear up for a crucial Champions League encounter against Brest on Tuesday.

Source: https://hub.opera.com/

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