Paris Saint-Germain see off Paris FC to stay within one point of Lens | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Paris Saint-Germain beat Paris FC 2-1. Désiré Doué opened the scoring in the 45th minute after Fabián Ruiz pinched the ball and slipped him in. After the restart VAR confirmed the spot kick and Willem Geubbels equalised from the penalty (51.), but Ousmane Dembélé restored the lead with a deflected finish (53.). Luis Enrique's side controlled the game with 70.0% possession and 20 attempts to six as Paris FC were pushed back. PSG remain second and move within one point of Lens, face Marseille in the Trophée des Champions next, while Paris FC meet PSG in the Coupe de France.

Player of the Match: Ousmane Dembélé was the difference, scoring the decisive second and creating five key passes in a sharp 70-minute display.

Stat of the Match: Vitinha completed 123 of 129 passes, setting the rhythm as PSG monopolised possession.

Three Things We Learned: PSG posted 70.0% possession and 781 total passes, translating control into 20 attempts. Paris FC's equaliser came from the spot after VAR confirmed the spot kick, their only goal from three shots on target. The visitors made 36 clearances, reflecting how deep they defended for long spells.