Match report

Reims Stuns Paris Saint Germain 3-1 in Ligue 1

Reims
Reims
3–1
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
May 24, 2019

Reims stunned Paris Saint Germain with a 3-1 victory in their Ligue 1 clash. Despite Paris Saint Germain's efforts, Reims capitalized on early and late opportunities to secure a crucial win. Key moments included goals from A. R. Baba, M. Cafaro, and P. Chavarría, while K. Mbappé's goal was not enough to save Paris Saint Germain from defeat.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Reims 3–1 Paris Saint Germain
  • • A. R. Baba scored the first goal for Reims at the 36th minute
  • • M. Cafaro extended Reims' lead at the 56th minute
  • • K. Mbappé scored for Paris Saint Germain at the 59th minute
  • • P. Chavarría sealed the win for Reims in the 90th minute +4
  • • J. Draxler received a yellow card for Paris Saint Germain

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 21 A. Baba (D)
  • 6 A. Disasi (D)
  • 4 A. Romao (M)
  • 7 X. Chavalerin (M)
  • 20 T. Dingomé (M)
  • 13 H. Kamara (D)
  • 25 M. Doumbia (M)
  • 24 M. Cafaro (M)
  • 18 R. Oudin (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Zeneli
  • 12 P. Chavarría
  • 8 M. Martin
  • 19 T. Fontaine
  • 11 S. Ojo
  • 30 N. Lemaitre
  • 26 N. Mbemba

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Buffon (G)
  • 12 T. Meunier (D)
  • 20 L. Kurzawa (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 4 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 11 Á. Di María (F)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 8 L. Paredes (M)
  • 23 J. Draxler (M)
  • 9 E. Cavani (F)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Dani Alves
  • 14 Juan Bernat
  • 17 E. Choupo-Moting
  • 33 L. Mbe Soh
  • 31 C. Dagba
  • 50 S. Cibois
  • 24 C. Nkunku

Timeline

  1. Reims
    15' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    T. Dingomé
  2. Reims
    36' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    A. R. Baba · Assist: R. Oudin
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    44' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    J. Draxler
  4. Reims
    56' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cafaro · Assist: M. Doumbia
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    59' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: E. Cavani
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    66' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Draxler · On: Dani Alves
  7. Reims
    70' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Dingomé · On: A. Zeneli
  8. Reims
    75' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Cafaro · On: P. Chavarría
  9. Paris Saint Germain
    79' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leandro Paredes · On: Juan Bernat
  10. Reims
    80' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Edouard Mendy
  11. Reims
    84' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Oudin · On: M. Martin
  12. Reims
    90'+4 Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Chavarría · Assist: A. R. Baba
  13. Paris Saint Germain
    90' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Layvin Kurzawa · On: E. Choupo-Moting

Match Stats

Stat Reims Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 88%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 13
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 345 565
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 279 499
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims took the lead through A. R. Baba's goal in the 36th minute, giving them early momentum
  • ▸ Paris Saint Germain's goal by K. Mbappé in the 59th minute provided a brief hope of a comeback, but Reims responded with another goal from M. Cafaro just three minutes later
  • ▸ P. Chavarría's goal in the 90th minute +4 confirmed Reims' dominance and sealed the victory, leaving no doubt about the result