psg turns back early deficit to beat strasbourg 3-1
Paris Saint‑Germain rallied from a first‑half loss to win 3‑1 over Strasbourg, moving to provisional top spot in Ligue 1 after a tactical shift and key contributions from Dembélé and Hakimi.
Key points
- PSG overcame a 1‑0 deficit to win 3‑1 at Stade de la Meinau.
- Ousmane Dembélé entered at 63 minutes, assisted Zabarnyi and scored himself.
- Achraf Hakimi also came on at 63 minutes and assisted Dembélé’s goal.
- Desiré Doué scored the final goal in the 93rd minute.
- The win places PSG in provisional first place in the league standings.
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 3-1 comeback victory against Strasbourg at the Stade de la Meinau on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the seventh matchday of Ligue 1. The match saw the Parisians overcome an early deficit to claim the win, marking a significant tactical adjustment for the team.
Ousmane Dembélé, who entered the match in the 63rd minute, was instrumental in the turnaround. Although he missed a penalty in the 72nd minute, he provided an assist for the goal scored by Zabarnyi in the 77th minute. Dembélé then scored a goal in the 85th minute, assisted by Achraf Hakimi, who had also come on as a substitute in the 63rd minute.
Desiré Doué, who replaced Dro Fernandez in the 54th minute, scored the final goal in the 93rd minute to seal the victory. The win allowed PSG to take provisional first place in the Ligue 1 standings. Strasbourg, who were in 11th place before the match, suffered their third consecutive defeat in the league. The match took place three days after PSG’s victory in the Champions League against Manchester.
Your questions, answered
How did PSG win against Strasbourg?
They rallied from a 1‑0 deficit, with Dembélé providing an assist and a goal, and Hakimi assisting another, to finish 3‑1.
What was the significance of the win for PSG?
It moved them to provisional first place in Ligue 1 standings.
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