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Dembele's Late Brace Secures PSG's 4-1 Win Over Rennes

Paris Saint-Germain extends Ligue 1 lead to 16 points with a dominant performance ahead of Champions League clash with Liverpool.

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes v Paris St Germain - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - March 8, 2025 Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele scores their third goal REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes v Paris St Germain - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - March 8, 2025 Stade Rennes' Brice Samba looks dejected after Paris St Germain's Goncalo Ramos scores their second goal REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes v Paris St Germain - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - March 8, 2025 Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele scores their fourth goal REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes v Paris St Germain - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - March 8, 2025 Paris St Germain's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their second goal with Bradley Barcola REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Overview

  • Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to score two stoppage-time goals, reaching 20 league goals for the season.
  • Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos also scored for PSG, with Barcola providing a goal and an assist.
  • Rennes briefly threatened a comeback after Lilian Brassier's header made it 2-1 early in the second half.
  • PSG coach Luis Enrique rested key players, including Marquinhos, ahead of Tuesday's Champions League second-leg match against Liverpool.
  • The victory maintains PSG's unbeaten Ligue 1 record this season and increases their lead at the top of the table to 16 points.