On Friday evening, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Toulouse 3-1 in Matchday 28 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season at the Parc des Princes. Here are the highs and lows of this victory.
Highs –
❤️Great energy.
PSG confirmed tonight the physical improvement seen in recent matches before the international break. We saw the suffocating press when possession is lost and the support from everyone involved if the opponent manages to break through. Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were excellent examples of this. We also appreciated the fluid movement to string together passes.
Dembélé, a relaxed genius
He scored twice, but the second goal wasn’t particularly remarkable. His contribution to the game was also noteworthy. But his opening goal rightfully steals the spotlight. With a special preparation, all relaxation and ease, the striker unleashed a superb volley. As if it were effortless.
Beraldo in midfield.
We already saw it against Nice; Lucas Beraldo was once again deployed in midfield by Luis Enrique. This yielded another rather promising result. He’ll need to confirm this against a stronger defensive challenge, but it’s encouraging. He’s already comfortable circulating the ball, and his lack of pace is well compensated for.
Lows –
😡Safonov was looking for the goal.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper mistimed his clearance, allowing Ilya Zabarnyi to open up a well-timed tackle for a corner in front of the Toulouse striker. The keeper then committed a handling error, which TFC capitalized on. It’s hard not to hold him largely responsible for the goal conceded. This goal might well lead to further debate and a reshuffle in the coming days.
Zabarnyi, a few risky clearances.
Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing, and a few mistakes are to be expected. But the Ukrainian defender lost possession several times in the second half, when PSG were playing with control of the game. Perhaps a little too much at times, actually. And those mistakes allowed Toulouse to create chances, while Paris were a bit out of sorts for a while.
