PSG’s Ousmane Dembele Celebrates as Paris St Germain Secure 4-1 Win Over AS Monaco
Match Highlights
PSG’s Dominant Performance
Paris St Germain secured a 4-1 home win over AS Monaco on Friday, preserving their unbeaten run and extending their lead in Ligue 1. The win marked PSG’s 16th victory in 21 games, taking them to 53 points, 13 ahead of second-placed Marseille, who have a game in hand.
Vitinha’s Early Goal
Vitinha opened the scoring just six minutes into the game with a low free kick that beat the Monaco goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki. “I’d already practised taking free kicks, but it was instinct. The pitch was wet too, so I said to myself, Why not?” Vitinha said. “We’re on a good run of form and we need to keep it going for as long as possible. There are still a few things to sort out, but when you’re like that, little mistakes are forgotten.”
Zakaria’s Equaliser
The visitors managed to overcome PSG’s early dominance and Denis Zakaria equalised by scoring from a tight angle off Soungoutou Magassa’s fine through ball in the 17th minute.
Kvaratskhelia’s First Goal
While both sides had chances to grab the lead before halftime, it was PSG’s new signing Kvaratskhelia who put the hosts ahead again with his first goal for the club after brilliantly cutting inside a defender in the box in the 54th minute. “I wanted the first goal to come quickly. I’m the happiest person in the world today,” the former Napoli winger said. “I have to keep working hard to score more goals for this incredible team. I’m very proud to be here with this club.”
Dembele’s Second-Half Brace
Ligue 1 leading scorer Dembele extended the advantage just three minutes later after a one-two with Desire Doue, and the 27-year-old winger sealed the rout in the 90th minute with his 16th league goal this season.
Conclusion
The win leaves Monaco third on 37 points ahead of Wednesday’s clash at Benfica in the Champions League knockout playoffs, where the French champions face fellow Ligue 1 outfit Brest on Tuesday.
FAQs
Q: How many points does PSG have in Ligue 1?
A: PSG has 53 points in Ligue 1.
Q: How many goals has Dembele scored this season?
A: Dembele has scored 16 league goals this season.
Q: Who scored the first goal for PSG?
A: Vitinha scored the first goal for PSG with a low free kick.
Q: Who is PSG’s new signing?
A: PSG’s new signing is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a former Napoli winger.