Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dominant performance in a 3-0 win over Toulouse. A goal in the first half and two more after the break sealed the victory, with standout performances from João Neves, Lucas Beraldo, and Vitinha.
Despite a resilient defensive effort from Toulouse, PSG’s attacking quality was too much to handle.
Match Update
The match started with PSG taking control of possession and pressing forward, with Achraf Hakimi causing problems down the right wing. The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Hakimi provided a perfect assist for João Neves, who found the back of the net with a well-timed header.
Toulouse struggled to make any significant impact, with Zakaria Aboukhlal coming closest to leveling the score in the 43rd minute, but his shot was saved comfortably by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The second half saw PSG extend their lead. Warren Zaïre-Emery’s quick thinking in the 54th minute allowed him to seize on a loose ball and fire a powerful shot into the bottom corner, making it 2-0. Toulouse attempted to respond with some pressure but failed to break down PSG’s defense, led by Marquinhos.
As the match wound down, PSG sealed the result with an 84th-minute strike. Lucas Beraldo finished off a brilliant cross from Hakimi, sending PSG to a commanding 3-0 lead. In the final moments, Vitinha’s through ball found Randal Kolo Muani, who laid it off perfectly for Beraldo to score, confirming the victory.
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PSG’s performance was characterized by clinical finishing and solid defensive work. The team’s ability to control the game from start to finish, with contributions from Hakimi and Neves, was impressive.
Toulouse, while resilient, struggled to contain the attacking force of PSG and lacked the quality to challenge their opposition. With this dominant performance, PSG looks in strong form ahead of their upcoming fixtures, while Toulouse will need to regroup and improve their defensive strategy.
Scores
The match saw PSG scoring three goals, with João Neves putting them ahead in the 35th minute. Warren Zaïre-Emery extended the lead to 2-0 early in the second half. Lucas Beraldo added a third in the 84th minute, assisted by Randal Kolo Muani, sealing the win.
