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PSG Beats Paris FC 2-1 To Tighten Title Race and Revive the Paris Derby

The win trims the gap to Lens to one point, sharpening focus on player recoveries for a packed January.

Overview

  • Désiré Doué opened the scoring just before halftime and Ousmane Dembélé restored PSG’s lead minutes after Willem Geubbels equalized from the spot.
  • PSG climbs to second on 39 points, one behind Lens, with the top two now clear of Marseille in the standings.
  • Luis Enrique called it “vital” to have players returning from injury as PSG heads into the Trophée des champions against OM on January 8 in Kuwait and a Coupe de France rematch with Paris FC on January 12.
  • Squad choices were shaped by injuries and Africa Cup of Nations call‑ups, with PSG missing Achraf Hakimi and Paris FC short several regulars.
  • Paris FC sits 15th, two points above the drop zone, and club figures say they expect multiple January signings, including an incoming winger on loan reported in the coming days.