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Paris Saint-Germain stayed firmly in the Ligue 1 title race with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Auxerre on Matchday 19.
The reigning champions showed resilience and patience to secure all three points, keeping pressure on league leaders Lens.
Early Dominance Without Reward
From the opening whistle, PSG dominated possession and dictated the tempo under Luis Enrique’s attacking system.
Gonçalo Ramos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia went close early, but Auxerre’s compact defence held firm.
The hosts defended deep, making key interceptions and blocks to frustrate PSG for long stretches.
Auxerre Hold Their Ground
Auxerre relied on discipline and organisation, limiting PSG to half-chances for much of the contest.
Despite a few forward surges, the home side struggled to create clear opportunities against the champions.
Dembélé’s Introduction Changes The Match
The game shifted after Ousmane Dembélé’s introduction in the second half.
The Ballon d’Or winner brought urgency, pace and creativity, stretching Auxerre’s defensive line.
Barcola Delivers The Decisive Moment
Around the 80th minute, Dembélé released Bradley Barcola with a perfectly weighted through pass.
Barcola burst forward and finished calmly past the goalkeeper to break the deadlock.
PSG See Out Narrow Victory
The late goal settled a tense encounter and highlighted PSG’s attacking depth.
Paris Saint-Germain controlled the closing stages, denying Auxerre any late response.
Title Race Gathers Momentum
The win keeps PSG within touching distance of Lens at the top of Ligue 1.
With momentum building, the champions will aim to maintain consistency as the season enters a crucial phase.
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