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Dembélé Brace Lifts PSG Over Lille 3-0 to Reclaim Provisional Ligue 1 Lead

Luis Enrique used the win to press for defensive improvements ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Lisbon.

Overview

  • Ousmane Dembélé scored in the 13th minute and added a lobbed second on 64 minutes, with Bradley Barcola sealing the result in stoppage time.
  • Paris Saint‑Germain moved back to the top of Ligue 1 on a provisional basis, putting pressure on RC Lens before its match against Auxerre.
  • Luis Enrique hailed Dembélé’s second strike as a “PlayStation” goal but said the team must raise its defensive level to win major trophies.
  • Lille’s rough start to the year continued, with early chances for Olivier Giroud and Ethan Mbappé going begging before the visitors faded.
  • PSG now turns to Europe with a trip to Sporting CP in Lisbon on Tuesday, seeking to carry momentum from the league rebound.