Upside down for a half, PSG was able to reverse a very bad situation in Lens this Saturday in Ligue 1 to finally win thanks to a goal in the last minutes from Barcola (1-2). Discover the summary of the match.
7:20 p.m. – The match summary: Paris had to fight
Before the crucial reception of Manchester City next Wednesday in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain had to negotiate a difficult trip to Lens, author of a good first leg in the championship with a seventh place at stake. Jostled during the first 45 minutes and unable to respond to the commitment made by the Lensois, the Parisians returned to the locker room with a goal behind, scored by Nzola (1-0, 36th) from a corner. Certainly shaken by Luis Enrique at the break, Gianluigi Donnarumma’s teammates return with other intentions on the pitch. It only takes a quarter of an hour for PSG to equalize, thanks to Fabian Ruiz, well served by Barcola (1-1, 59th).
Lens and PSG then went blow for blow in the last half hour. Kouyalipou (65th), Gradit (81st) and Frankowski (90th+4) make Donnarumma shine, but it is Paris which will be more realistic. After a smooth counterattack led by the Parisians, Neves shifts Barcola into the area and the latter beats Koffi with a powerful strike under the bar (1-2, 86th). An 11th goal of the season in Ligue 1 for the former OL player, who joins Mason Greenwood (OM) and Jonathan David (Losc) at the top of the scorers’ rankings. With this narrow success, Paris is assured of maintaining at least a seven-point lead at the top of the standings and can now focus on the arrival of the Cityzens next Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.
19:10 – Lens-Thomasson: “It’s really frustrating”
Adrien Thomasson, the RC Lens midfielder, had regrets at the microphone of beIN Sports at the end of the match following this defeat against PSG (1-2): “We had a game plan well in place, especially in the first half where we had the chance to open the score. Afterwards, in the second half, unfortunately this equalizer hurt us, he admitted. But despite everything we remained focused, we had a goal. big situation to score the second goal but we didn’t do it Afterwards, conceding a goal five minutes from the end is really frustrating. We’re going to have to learn from this kind of match because it’s not the first time since the start of the season. If we couldn’t win it, we had to at least not lose it.”
19:04 – PSG-Barcola: “We fought a lot”
Author of his first goal in Ligue 1 in almost two months, Bradley Barcola was happy to have found the net again at the end of a match during which PSG was shaken: “We’re happy, it’s true that We started well but then we conceded this goal and we were a little sluggish. At half-time we got motivated again and we are happy. We know that we worked hard to score these two goals. , so we can only be happy, he admitted on the microphone of beIN Sports I’m happy to score this goal, it feels good, but I had zero doubts.
18:58 – PSG maintains its lead at the top of L1
With this narrow success in Lens this Saturday on the occasion of the 18th day of Ligue 1 (1-2), PSG temporarily takes ten points ahead of OM at the top of the ranking. Marseille will only play on Sunday evening against Strasbourg at the Vélodrome (8:45 p.m.). Lens misses the opportunity to put pressure on its competitors in Europe and remains seventh, five points from the podium.
18:53 – It’s over! Lens loses against PSG (1-2)!
After a final save from Donnarumma, Mr. Pignard whistles the final whistle of this meeting between Lens and PSG (1-2)! Trailing after a goal from Nzola (36th), the Parisians were able to react in the second period thanks to goals from Fabian Ruiz (59th) and Bradley Barcola (86th).
18:50 – Four minutes of added time
Mr. Pignard allows four minutes of additional time in this second period between Lens and PSG. The Parisians still lead by one goal, but the Lensois seem tired.
18:48 – Mayulu receives a yellow card
Entering in place of Désiré Doué just after Barcola’s goal, Senny Mayulu already received a yellow card for a gross foul on a Lens player. But he managed to cut off the northern counterattack. On the Lens side, Fulgini replaced Medina for the last few minutes.
18:47 – 11th goal of the season for Barcola
Sometimes criticized for his level of play in recent weeks, Bradley Barcola has just scored his 11th goal of the season in Ligue 1. He joins Mason Greenwood (OM) and Jonathan David (Losc) at the top of the scorers’ rankings.
18:45 – GOAL! Barcola gives Paris the advantage!
PSG made the difference at the end of the match! On a counter well negotiated by the Parisians, Joao Neves manages to shift Barcola into the area on the left. After good control, the Parisian winger sends a powerful shot under the bar to score PSG’s second!
18:41 – Donnarumma turns away with a firm hand
Gradit intercepts a ball at the edge of the Parisian area and follows up with a powerful half-volley shot, but Donnarumma relaxes well to deflect with a firm hand. Nice save from the Italian goalkeeper on this one.
18:38 – Lens: Still makes a double change
Lensois coach Will Still takes advantage of this break to make two changes at once. Sotoca and Thomasson are replaced respectively by El Aynaoui and Saïd. The game can finally resume, with Koffi still on the pitch.
18:36 – What a parade from Koffi!
Hervé Koffi saves RC Lens! After a very good collective action, Désiré Doué finds a relay with Ramos in the area before striking with force. Koffi turns away… his face, with success. The Lensois will not complain about it, but their goalkeeper is having trouble getting over it.
-18:35 – Lens is falling further and further behind
At the end of the match, the Lensois began to move further and further back onto the pitch and willingly left the ball to the Parisians. Be careful not to pay it in these last minutes…
18:32 – Still a quarter of an hour to play
There remains a little over a quarter of an hour to play in regulation time of this meeting between Lens and PSG. The two teams are still tied (1-1).
18:28 – Lens still dangerous from a corner
PSG once again found themselves in great danger from a corner but fortunately for the Parisian club, Thomasson was flagged offside while there was fire within six meters.
18:24 – Donnarumma saves PSG!
The Lensois had a big opportunity and came close to regaining the advantage thanks to Koyalipou who fell, twice, on Donnarumma. Beraldo then clears in a hurry but it was hot!
18:22 – Parisians much more involved
Unlike the first period, the Parisians seem well involved in this meeting and pose more problems for Lensois. Luis Enrique brought his team back to four behind.
18:20 – PSG: Ramos and Neves come into play
Following Fabian Ruiz’s goal, Luis Enrique made two changes at once. Gonçalo Ramos and Joao Neves came on in place of Lee Kang-in and Lucas Hernandez.
18:18 – GOAL! PSG equalizes (1-1)!
Paris Saint-Germain equalizes on the hour mark! On a through ball, Barcola brings down Malang Sarr on the shoulder in the Lens area. The Parisian winger has plenty of time to wait for Fabian Ruiz to serve him from behind. The Spanish midfielder takes the right line with first intention and deceives Koffi! 1-1 between Lens and PSG.
18:16 – Goal denied in Lens!
The Lensois think about making the break at the hour mark thanks to Nzola again but the Lensois striker is finally flagged offside logically. He had once again taken advantage of the apathy of the Parisian defense and an uninspired Donnarumma… but without consequences for PSG this time.
18:14 – Koyalipou tries his luck for Lens
PSG attacks with more intention and leaves spaces behind. The Lensois try to take advantage of a counterattack but Koyalipou’s shot lacks the power and precision to worry Donnarumma.
18:13 – Barcola falls on Koffi!
Lee Kang-in finds Bradley Barcola with a superb cross pass in the area, surprising the Lens defense. From a very tight angle, Barcola strikes but Koffi comes out at full speed and deflects the former OL player’s shot.
18:10 – Neves and Ramos warming up
PSG coach Luis Enrique will perhaps quickly make changes to his team. The Portuguese Joao Neves and Gonçalo Ramos have been warming up since the restart.
18:08 – PSG monopolizes the ball
Certainly a little shaken by Luis Enrique at the break, the Parisians started this second period strong by settling into the Lens camp. But still without really worrying Koffi, who is having a fairly quiet evening so far.
18:05 – No change at break
There were no changes during the break from either coach. Facundo Medina, injured in the ankle at the start of the match, just returned earlier than the other players to warm up more intensely. He seems to be in pain but will continue as long as he can.
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