This Saturday evening, Paris Saint-Germain secured a 1-0 victory against Le Havre in Matchday 24 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season at the Stade Océane. Here are the highs and lows of this win.
Highs –
❤️ 4-point lead – the break
It’s hard to highlight anything other than the favorable result. In a mixed evening (yet another one), PSG achieved the essential: a win, putting some distance between themselves and Lens. Now, Lens are further behind, and Paris will have a lifeline.
Zabarnyi impressive, Pacho impactful
We had a nearly new central defensive pairing, and it showed it could be effective. Zabarnyi has great qualities, we knew that, even if his adaptation is taking time and he isn’t always outstanding in his matches. He showed he could be a leader on the defensive line, but also in his tackles. Pacho, who’s been struggling in a few matches, was also very good.
Barcola scores
He’s asked to be decisive, and he delivered. Scoring a goal and creating chances, he looked sharp. Everything isn’t perfect, of course, but you can feel his desire. Like others, he’s playing a lot of matches, and this season hasn’t been easy for PSG. In the end, we’ll remember that in the small details of the season, he contributed to the team’s success.
Lows –
😡Efficiency
If PSG had the efficiency of last season, everything would be different. This crucial aspect is missing from our assessment of this team. Ultimately, Paris dominated Le Havre, but by failing to convert their chances, we once again felt that the opposition was starting to believe they could pull off an upset and get a result. PSG is its own worst enemy this season. Lee misses a one-on-one, and their shots are less precise. While Paris rediscovered a real desire and motivation during the match, their finishing is far from clinical.
Another missed penalty
A curse? Certainly not. It’s a technical skill, and it must be said, Paris is failing miserably in this area. The opposing goalkeepers have gained the upper hand. The penalty was poorly taken. Yet, the goalkeeper anticipated the play well, and with more composure and control, Doué could have seen it and made the save. But he didn’t. Another detail that makes the difference; at 2-0, the story would have been very different.
