Paris Saint-Germain finally bounced back — and they did it in the most dominant way possible. After suffering a painful defeat to AS Monaco last week, the European champions answered their critics with a stunning 5–0 victory over Rennes at the Parc des Princes.
This huge win keeps PSG firmly in the Ligue 1 title race and allows them to capitalize on Marseille’s slip-up against Lille the day before. With the result, the Parisians sit comfortably in second place, just one point behind league leaders Lens.
Kvaratskhelia on Fire: Two Goals, Total Control
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was the star of the night. The Georgian winger delivered a brilliant performance, scoring twice and constantly threatening Rennes’ backline.
His first goal came in the 28th minute after a dazzling solo run that he finished with a calm, clinical strike.
In the second half, he doubled his tally with a powerful shot into the top corner, putting PSG 3–0 up and effectively sealing the match.
Mayulu, Mbaye, and Ramos Join the Goal Party
Before Kvaratskhelia’s second goal, Senny Mayulu extended PSG’s lead to 2–0 in the 39th minute with a composed finish inside the box.
In the second half, two substitutes added their names to the scoresheet. Ibrahim Mbaye hammered home a long-range effort, followed by Gonçalo Ramos, who wrapped up the night with a fierce strike from outside the penalty area.
PSG were simply unstoppable — wave after wave of attacks, high-pressure pressing, and total control of the match.
Title Race Tightens at the Top
With Lens securing a 2–1 win over Nantes, the battle for the Ligue 1 crown is heating up. PSG now sit just one point away from the top. This marks the closest gap between the top two teams after 15 matches since the 2020–21 season.
The title race looks set to go down to the wire.
Stats Spotlight: Kvaratskhelia Marks His 50th Appearance in Style
This match was extra special for Kvaratskhelia, who celebrated his 50th appearance for PSG in all competitions — and he did it with a performance to remember.
Key highlights:
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He now has 13 goals for PSG after scoring his 12th and 13th tonight.
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In his last 10 matches, he has contributed to nine goals (four goals + five assists), a massive jump from having just one involvement in the previous 12 games.
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Kvaratskhelia led the team with four shots, representing 20% of PSG’s 20 total attempts, with three on target.
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He also created three chances and completed five out of six dribbles.
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Luis Enrique’s squad posted 2.01 expected goals (xG) — showing how clinical they were with their finishing.
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PSG have now scored in 40 consecutive home matches in Ligue 1, netting 104 goals during that incredible run.
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