PSG and Strasbourg draw in thriller, Doué makes his return | OneFootball

This Saturday, October 18, the French press (on the sporting side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-3 draw last night against Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes, part of Matchday 8 of the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 season. It was a game full of entertainment and marked by the return from injury of Désiré Doué (Parisian midfielder/forward, 20 years old).

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

PSG can’t be completely satisfied when it doesn’t win, but this draw isn’t so bad coming out of the break, ahead of the Champions League and with injuries. There was also a fine reaction to adversity to at least take a point against a strong Strasbourg side. All that at the end of a match full of tempo and fine skill. A nice return for Ligue 1 after the international break.

Désiré Doué took part as a starter, which was a surprise. He looked rather fit, which is excellent news for Paris. Even if he made a few mistakes, not exactly illogical given the lack of rhythm. We also saw again an impactful Warren Zaïre-Emery (19-year-old midfielder), assured in his decisions—a small confirmation of his return to form, even if we’re still waiting for what comes next.

As for the remark from the newspaper L’Equipe about a lack of defensive backups, it’s a bit harsh given that the four starters were out (Nuno Mendes came on in the 89th minute). It seems very difficult to find a team anywhere that would keep the same solidity while changing its entire first-choice backline. Above all, this was a rotating PSG side that dominated (21 shots to 12, 72% possession, and 4 corners to 1) but was less efficient. Lucas Chevalier (23-year-old goalkeeper) is leaving us a bit wanting when it comes to decisive saves.

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