Paris Saint-Germain showed no hesitation against FC Metz on Matchday 22 of Ligue 1. At the Parc des Princes, Luis Enrique’s men dictated the tempo and rediscovered the authority of a true leader, cruising to a 3-0 victory. Doué, Ramos, and Barcola delivered standout performances, allowing PSG to climb back to the top of the table.
From the opening whistle, Paris came out roaring. Désiré Doué, once again dazzling, opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a sublime lob after a brilliant through ball from Zaïre-Emery, already pulling the strings in midfield. The tone was set: PSG wanted revenge and their throne back. FC Metz, overwhelmed from the start, struggled to cope with the electric atmosphere inside the Parc des Princes.
Paris Dominate to Reclaim the Ligue 1 Lead
Luis Enrique’s side monopolized possession, imposed their rhythm, and created numerous chances without always finding the finishing touch. Just before halftime, Paris turned dominance into a second goal: from a perfectly delivered Hakimi corner, Ramos flicked the ball on for Barcola, who doubled the lead with a header (45’). PSG deservedly went into the break 2-0 up.
The second half began at a calmer pace. Enrique rotated his squad, introducing Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, and Neves to inject fresh energy. Against a powerless Metz side, Paris controlled their advantage without ever being troubled. The combinations continued to improve, and the grip on the match remained total. Ramos eventually added the third goal, firing a powerful strike under the crossbar in the 72nd minute. The home crowd celebrated the return of a confident and clinical PSG. With this 3-0 win, Paris move back to the top of the standings, two points ahead of Lens, and head into the final stretch with renewed confidence.
PSG Player Ratings
Safonov (6): Reassuring throughout the match, he was barely tested. A quiet evening for the Russian goalkeeper.
Hakimi (6.5): Dynamic and sharp, he rediscovered his attacking drive. His decisive cross for Barcola’s goal highlighted his return to form.
Zabarnyi (6): Composed and focused, he handled Metz’s rare incursions without panic. Solid in duels.
Beraldo (6): Simple and efficient. Reliable in his distribution and concentrated defensively.
Hernandez (6): Physically present and alert on his flank. He kept Metz’s attackers under control throughout.
Zaïre-Emery (6.5): Another complete performance from the young talent. His work rate impressed, and his assist for Doué was perfectly weighted.
Dro Fernandez (6.5): On his first start, he won over the Parc. His elegant style and vision added rare technical quality.
Lee (6.5): Very active in link-up play, constantly seeking combinations. Clean performance despite limited decisive impact.
Bradley Barcola (7.5): Finally rewarded. After several dangerous runs, he found the net and confirmed his growing influence. Energetic and relentless.
Gonçalo Ramos (8): A superb display from the Portuguese striker. Involved in two goals and clinical with his own finish. A complete center-forward performance.
Désiré Doué (7.5): The Golden Boy keeps shining. His lob was pure class, and his confidence turns every touch into danger.
Ibrahim Mbaye (5): Promising introduction but slightly timid. A few interesting runs without real impact.
Luis Enrique (8): Excellent game management and tactical decisions. His choices paid off as PSG look solid and ambitious once again.
