In an intense Ligue 1 matchup on Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) maneuvered their way to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Le Havre, edging closer to an unbeaten finish in the league. Although PSG had already secured the league title, coach Luis Enrique decided to rest their top scorer, Ousmane Dembélé, who has netted 21 goals this season. This decision paved the way for the promising 17-year-old forward, Ibrahim Mbaye, to showcase his talents on the pitch.
The match saw another young star, Désiré Doué, open the scoring for PSG with a deflected shot, thanks to an assist from Bradley Barcola, who now boasts a league-high ten assists. As the game progressed into the second half, a brilliant play by 18-year-old midfielder Senny Mayulu set up an opportunity for center forward Gonçalo Ramos, who seized the moment to score an easy goal and extend PSG’s lead.
However, PSG’s defense showed signs of vulnerability when sloppy play during a corner allowed Le Havre’s striker, Issa Soumaré, to head one past them around the hour mark. Despite this, the win was enough to keep PSG firmly on course for achieving an historical treble—the first in the club’s history.
Upcoming fixtures see PSG facing significant challenges, including a visit to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on April 29, followed by a clash against Reims in the French Cup final scheduled for May 24. Meanwhile, Saturday’s later fixtures saw other top-four teams in action, with Monaco taking on Strasbourg and Marseille hosting bottom-placed Montpellier. The outcome of these matches could affect the rankings, as the top three positions guarantee automatic entry into the next season’s Champions League, while the fourth spot leads to qualifying rounds.