Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with authority. The hosts controlled the match against Lille and looked sharp from the opening minutes.
Early strike sets the tone
Dembele opened the scoring early with a precise effort from distance. He curled a low shot into the corner from around 20 yards.
Audacious finish at the Parc
Dembele delivered his second just after the hour at the Parc des Princes. He lifted an audacious chip from inside the box and stunned the crowd.
Late goal seals the win
Bradley Barcola added a third goal in injury time. He punished a defensive mix-up and finished calmly.
Dembele won the Ballon d’Or last season but injuries disrupted his current campaign.
Enrique demands more without the ball
Coach Luis Enrique praised the display but demanded stronger defensive work. He said Dembele must contribute consistently beyond attacking moments. “People will call Ousmane the best, but I still expect more defensively.” “We need his defensive mentality every match, like last season.” “He showed it before and must keep showing it this year.”
PSG sit two points above Lens at the top of the table. Lens can reclaim first place with a win over Auxerre on Saturday.
