Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continued their dominant start to the Ligue 1 season with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Lille on September 1, 2024. This win maintains PSG’s perfect record, with three wins in three matches, solidifying their position at the top of the league table with 9 points.The match at Lille’s home ground saw PSG take an early lead through a penalty converted by Vitinha in the 33rd minute, awarded after Ousmane Dembélé was fouled in the box. Bradley Barcola, continuing his impressive form, doubled PSG’s lead just three minutes later with a powerful shot.Lille showed resilience in the second half, with Edon Zhegrova pulling a goal back in the 78th minute. However, PSG’s victory was sealed in stoppage time when Randal Kolo Muani scored with a towering header.PSG’s coach Luis Enrique, who maintained the same lineup that secured a 6-0 win against Montpellier in their previous match, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance. ‘The team is playing with great consistency and is difficult to stop,’ Enrique stated.This victory puts PSG two points clear of their nearest rivals, including Olympique de Marseille, Nantes, Lens, and Monaco. The reigning champions will face Brest in their next fixture after the international break on September 14, while Lille, now in sixth place with 6 points, will host Saint-Etienne on the same day.
Key points
- PSG secured a 3-1 victory over Lille, maintaining their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season.
- PSG leads the Ligue 1 table with 9 points from three matches.
- Goals were scored by Vitinha, Bradley Barcola, and Randal Kolo Muani for PSG, with Edon Zhegrova scoring for Lille.
- Coach Luis Enrique praised the team’s consistency and performance.
Contradictions👾There are minor discrepancies in the reported scoreline, with most sources stating 3-1, but one source reporting 3-2.
The 3-1 scoreline is more widely reported and likely correct.
👾Some sources mention a VAR review, while others do not, suggesting this detail might not be accurate.
