Match report

Paris Saint Germain Defeats Auxerre 3-1 in Ligue 1

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
3–1
FT
Auxerre
Auxerre
May 17, 2025

Paris Saint Germain demonstrated their prowess to overcome an early deficit and secure a 3-1 victory against Auxerre in the latest clash of the Ligue 1. The match began with a surprise goal from Auxerre's L. Sinayoko, but Paris Saint Germain responded with goals from K. Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos, solidifying their lead before Kvaratskhelia struck again late to seal the win.

Key Facts

  • • Auxerre scored first through L. Sinayoko (30th minute)
  • • K. Kvaratskhelia equalized for Paris Saint Germain (59th minute)
  • • Marquinhos gave PSG the lead with a goal (67th minute)
  • • G. Ramos missed a penalty for PSG (80th minute)
  • • K. Kvaratskhelia scored again to make it 3-1 (88th minute)

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 51 W. Pacho (D)
  • 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
  • 87 João Neves (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
  • 10 O. Dembélé (F)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 D. Doué
  • 24 S. Mayulu
  • 33 W. Zaïre-Emery
  • 35 Beraldo
  • 9 Gonçalo Ramos
  • 39 M. Safonov
  • 19 Lee Kang-In
  • 21 L. Hernández
  • 49 I. Mbaye

Auxerre

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Léon (G)
  • 26 P. Joly (D)
  • 20 S. Diomandé (D)
  • 3 G. Osho (D)
  • 92 C. Akpa (D)
  • 14 G. Mensah (D)
  • 10 G. Perrin (M)
  • 42 E. Owusu (M)
  • 80 H. Massengo (M)
  • 25 H. Traoré (M)
  • 17 L. Sinayoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Oppegård
  • 45 A. Onaiwu
  • 19 F. Ayé
  • 18 A. Dioussé
  • 21 L. Coulibaly
  • 24 A. N’Gatta
  • 9 T. Bair
  • 40 T. De Percin
  • 13 T. Siwe

Timeline

  1. Auxerre
    30' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sinayoko · Assist: G. Perrin
  2. Auxerre
    34' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    G. Perrin

    Foul

  3. Paris Saint Germain
    59' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kvaratskhelia · Assist: F. Ruiz
  4. Paris Saint Germain
    60' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Barcola · On: D. Doue
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    60' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ruiz · On: S. Mayulu
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    60' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Neves · On: W. Zaire-Emery
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    67' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Marquinhos · Assist: N. Mendes
  8. Auxerre
    71' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Akpa · On: Fredrik Oppegård
  9. Auxerre
    71' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. J. Traore · On: A. Onaiwu
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    74' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marquinhos · On: Beraldo
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    74' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Dembele · On: G. Ramos
  12. Auxerre
    77' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    S. Diomande

    Foul

  13. Paris Saint Germain
    80' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Missed Penalty
    G. Ramos
  14. Auxerre
    84' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Perrin · On: F. Ayé
  15. Auxerre
    84' Auxerre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sinayoko · On: A. Diousse
  16. Auxerre
    85' Auxerre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Massengo · On: L. Coulibaly
  17. Paris Saint Germain
    86' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    G. Ramos

    Handball

  18. Paris Saint Germain
    88' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kvaratskhelia · Assist: S. Mayulu

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Auxerre
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 91% 79%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 7
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 660 323
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 9 2
xG 3.11 0.63
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 602 255
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paris Saint Germain's quick response after Auxerre’s early goal set the stage for a dominant second half performance.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Marquinhos scored, giving PSG the lead they needed to control the match and secure their victory.