A stoppage-time strike by forward Ousmane Dembélé earned Paris St Germain a dramatic 1-0 win over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup on Sunday. The victory marks PSG’s third consecutive triumph in the competition and their 13th overall, cementing their dominance in French football.
A Historic Win for PSG
The Ligue 1 champions faced Monaco, last season's league runners-up, after completing a domestic double by winning both Ligue 1 and the French Cup. The win at Doha’s Stadium 974, a venue famously constructed from 974 recycled shipping containers for the 2022 World Cup, ensures PSG’s continued success in the Super Cup, with 11 titles in the last 12 years.
In a match filled with opportunities, PSG had 27 attempts on goal, with nine on target, but the decisive moment came two minutes into injury time. Dembélé found the back of the net with a precise shot inside the far post after a well-placed pass from Fabián Ruiz across the face of the goal. The late winner spared PSG the uncertainty of penalties and sealed their victory.
Key Highlights of the Match
Summer signing Désiré Doué came close to opening the scoring in the ninth minute but was denied by the crossbar. Lee Kang-In’s long-range effort was thwarted by Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Köhn during first-half stoppage time. Meanwhile, Dembélé and Vitinha tested Köhn with dangerous attempts, keeping the Monaco defense under constant pressure.
Monaco also created opportunities, with Maghnes Akliouche and Takumi Minamino forcing saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma, who made his return after recovering from a face injury. Despite these efforts, the first half ended goalless — a rare occurrence in the French Super Cup, last seen in 2010 when Marseille and PSG went to penalties.
Dembélé’s Decisive Moment
The second half saw continued efforts from both sides, but Dembélé emerged as the hero with his stoppage-time strike. His performance builds on his recent form, having scored a brace in PSG’s 4-2 Ligue 1 PSG Secure French Super Cup Victory Over Monaco with Late Dembélé Goal
A stoppage-time strike by forward Ousmane Dembélé earned Paris St Germain a dramatic 1-0 win over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup on Sunday. The victory marks PSG’s third consecutive triumph in the competition and their 13th overall, cementing their dominance in French football.
A Historic Win for PSG
The Ligue 1 champions faced Monaco, last season's league runners-up, after completing a domestic double by winning both Ligue 1 and the French Cup. The win at Doha’s Stadium 974, a venue famously constructed from 974 recycled shipping containers for the 2022 World Cup, ensures PSG’s continued success in the Super Cup, with 11 titles in the last 12 years.
In a match filled with opportunities, PSG had 27 attempts on goal, with nine on target, but the decisive moment came two minutes into injury time. Dembélé found the back of the net with a precise shot inside the far post after a well-placed pass from Fabián Ruiz across the face of the goal. The late winner spared PSG the uncertainty of penalties and sealed their victory.
Key Highlights of the Match
Summer signing Désiré Doué came close to opening the scoring in the ninth minute but was denied by the crossbar. Lee Kang-In’s long-range effort was thwarted by Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Köhn during first-half stoppage time. Meanwhile, Dembélé and Vitinha tested Köhn with dangerous attempts, keeping the Monaco defense under constant pressure.
Monaco also created opportunities, with Maghnes Akliouche and Takumi Minamino forcing saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma, who made his return after recovering from a face injury. Despite these efforts, the first half ended goalless — a rare occurrence in the French Super Cup, last seen in 2010 when Marseille and PSG went to penalties.
Dembélé’s Decisive Moment
The second half saw continued efforts from both sides, but Dembélé emerged as the hero with his stoppage-time strike. His performance builds on his recent form, having scored a brace in PSG’s 4-2 Ligue 1 win over Monaco last month.
Monaco’s Struggle for Super Cup Glory
While PSG celebrated another trophy, Monaco extended their Super Cup drought, with their last triumph dating back to 2000. The team has finished as runners-up multiple times, including defeats to PSG in 2017 and 2018.
Looking Ahead
PSG will return to Ligue 1 action next Sunday as they host St Etienne, while Monaco will aim to bounce back when they visit Nantes on Friday. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this early-season clash, with PSG keen to maintain their dominance and Monaco eager to challenge their rivals more effectively.
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Monaco’s Struggle for Super Cup Glory
While PSG celebrated another trophy, Monaco extended their Super Cup drought, with their last triumph dating back to 2000. The team has finished as runners-up multiple times, including defeats to PSG in 2017 and 2018.
Looking Ahead
PSG will return to Ligue 1 action next Sunday as they host St Etienne, while Monaco will aim to bounce back when they visit Nantes on Friday. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this early-season clash, with PSG keen to maintain their dominance and Monaco eager to challenge their rivals more effectively.
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