Paris Saint-Germain dropped points on Wednesday night in a tense 1–1 draw against FC Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir, during matchday 10 of the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season. Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, PSG failed to secure the win and suffered a major setback with the injury of young midfielder Désiré Doué.
After a goalless first half marked by missed opportunities and tight defensive play, PSG broke the deadlock in the 49th minute. Nuno Mendes, pushing forward from the left flank, finished off a well-constructed move with a low strike that beat the Lorient keeper at the near post. The goal came after a clever buildup involving Warren Zaïre-Emery and Senny Mayulu, who had been lively throughout the match.
But Lorient responded almost instantly. Just two minutes later, Igor Carioca stunned the visitors with a powerful finish from the edge of the box, capitalizing on a rare lapse in PSG’s defensive line. The equalizer energized the home crowd and shifted momentum, forcing Paris to chase the game in increasingly difficult conditions.
The match took a worrying turn for PSG in the 61st minute when Désiré Doué was forced off with a suspected thigh injury. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, who had been instrumental in recent fixtures, limped off after clutching his right leg following a sprint down the wing. Early signs point to a muscular strain, and the club is expected to provide a medical update within the next 48 hours.
Despite late pressure and a flurry of chances in the final minutes, PSG couldn’t find a winner. Gonçalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola both came close, but Lorient’s defense held firm to secure a valuable point.
This Lorient vs PSG clash leaves Paris with 21 points from 10 matches, still top of the Ligue 1 table but now just two points ahead of second-place Marseille. Lorient, meanwhile, climbs to 9 points and continues its fight to escape the relegation zone.
Fans looking for Lorient PSG highlights can catch all the key moments and goals from this match, including Mendes’s opener and Carioca’s equalizer, in the official post-match recap.
