Paris Saint-Germain eased to a 3-0 win over Lille at the Parc des Princes, highlighted by two goals from Ousmane Dembele and a major milestone for coach Luis Enrique, who celebrated a 100th victory in charge as Paris Saint-Germain moved smoothly into the second half of the campaign.
The match opened with tension as Olivier Giroud hit the frame of the goal inside two minutes, but Paris Saint-Germain settled and Dembele struck first from the edge of the box, later adding a spectacular second that Luis Enrique immediately described as a PlayStation-style effort after the final whistle.
Dembele’s opener came from outside the area with a precise strike, yet the second goal on 64 minutes drew most attention, as Dembele beat three Lille defenders with quick
footwork, then lifted the ball over goalkeeper Berke Ozer from close to the box, prompting widespread praise inside the Parc des Princes.
That second finish led Luis Enrique to emphasise Dembele’s special skillset, while also underlining the importance of the overall result against a strong Lille side that created problems. "It feels good. When there are wins, its important," Luis Enrique told BeIN Sports, reflecting on both the scoreline and his own landmark.
During this fixture, Dembele marked his 250th appearance across the top five European leagues, reaching 71 league goals in those competitions and moving past 40 league strikes in Ligue 1, with his total now standing at 41, further underlining the forward’s influence for Paris Saint-Germain this season.
Dembele’s finishing profile also shifted again, with the Paris Saint-Germain attacker now on 35 league goals scored with the left foot in the top five European leagues, compared to 32 with the right and four headed efforts, figures that show Dembele’s capacity to threaten defences from several positions and angles.
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Top five European leagues matches | 250 |
| Total league goals | 71 |
| Ligue 1 goals | 41 |
| Left-foot league goals | 35 |
| Right-foot league goals | 32 |
| Headed league goals | 4 |
For Luis Enrique, the evening also brought personal recognition, as this victory became the 100th win of the Spaniard’s tenure as Paris Saint-Germain head coach, with the coach expressing relief that his side responded after a difficult opening period when Lille pressed high and threatened regularly through Giroud.
After the match, Luis Enrique expanded on Paris Saint-Germain’s uneven display and underlined Lille’s contribution to a demanding contest. "Were starting the second half of the season, but we had some problems. Lille played very well. We had a better second half than the first. We had the luck we didnt have against Paris FC. We scored three goals, but Lille played well. Dembele? It was an incredible goal from a different kind of player. It was a PlayStation goal! We want to see and enjoy Ousmane again, but I hope for even more. He can be a leader like he was last season. I want even more from him. "
Dembele’s scoring run for Paris Saint-Germain now stands at goals in four consecutive starts in all competitions, producing five goals during that spell, after Dembele had previously scored in only one of the first five matches of the 2025-26 campaign, when Dembele struck twice against Toulouse during a less consistent phase.
That recent form follows a difficult six months for Dembele, whose season began with repeated fitness setbacks, making the current surge particularly satisfying for the 28-year-old 2025 Ballon dOr winner, as Paris Saint-Germain look to rely on Dembele’s influence during the remaining league fixtures and upcoming cup commitments.
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Dembele described the thought process behind the second goal and then shifted attention to physical condition and mindset. "I wanted to shoot first time, I miscontrolled it, I wanted to get onto my left foot, so I tried and I succeeded. Ive scored some nice ones, but that ones pretty good," he commented on his goal, before discussing his form.
Dembele then outlined how the earlier injury issues changed perspective and prepared Dembele for the current period. "I feel very good after a first half of the season when I had injuries; it was a blessing in disguise. Now Im 100% fit for the second half. "
The 3-0 scoreline, Dembele’s double and Luis Enrique’s 100th victory together underline a productive night for Paris Saint-Germain, with Lille’s early pressure fading once the hosts adjusted, leaving the French champions well placed for the rest of the 2025-26 season as Dembele’s fitness and confidence continue to rise.
