Match report

Paris Saint Germain Secures Narrow Win Over Auxerre in Ligue 1 (1-0)

Auxerre
Auxerre
0–1
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Jan 23, 2026

Paris Saint Germain secured a narrow victory over Auxerre by the score of 1-0 in a tense Ligue 1 match on January 23, 2026. Barcola's goal in the 79th minute was enough to earn PSG three points and maintain their strong form. Despite several substitutions from both sides, neither team managed to break through until late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Auxerre vs Paris Saint Germain: 0-1
  • • Barcola scored the only goal at minute 79
  • • Beraldo received a yellow card for PSG at minute 72
  • • Substitutions included Ramos and Mbaye for PSG, Ahamada, Diomande, Sy, Danois, and Namaso for Auxerre

Lineups

Auxerre

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Leon (G)
  • 27 L. Sy (D)
  • 29 M. Senaya (D)
  • 20 S. Diomande (D)
  • 92 C. Akpa (D)
  • 14 G. Mensah (D)
  • 8 N. Ahamada (M)
  • 5 K. Danois (M)
  • 17 O. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 19 D. Namaso (M)
  • 10 L. Sinayoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. De Percin
  • 22 F. Oppegard
  • 18 A. Diousse
  • 21 L. Coulibaly
  • 34 R. Matondo
  • 42 E. Owusu
  • 7 J. Casimir
  • 9 S. Mara
  • 28 R. Faivre

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Chevalier (G)
  • 33 W. Zaire-Emery (D)
  • 6 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 4 L. Beraldo (D)
  • 21 L. Hernandez (D)
  • 49 I. Mbaye (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 24 S. Mayulu (M)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
  • 9 G. Ramos (F)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)

Substitutes

  • 60 M. James
  • 89 R. Marin
  • 5 Marquinhos
  • 45 N. Nsoki
  • 51 W. Pacho
  • 10 O. Dembele
  • 14 D. Doue

Timeline

  1. Auxerre
    46' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ahamada · On: R. Matondo
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    61' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Ramos · On: O. Dembele
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    61' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Mbaye · On: D. Doue
  4. Paris Saint Germain
    72' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Beraldo

    Foul

  5. Paris Saint Germain
    79' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Barcola · Assist: O. Dembele
  6. Auxerre
    85' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Diomande · On: Elisha Owusu
  7. Auxerre
    85' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Sy · On: R. Faivre
  8. Auxerre
    90'+1 Auxerre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kévin Danois · On: L. Coulibaly
  9. Auxerre
    90'+1 Auxerre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Namaso · On: S. Mara

Match Stats

Stat Auxerre Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 90%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 303 692
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 0 8
xG 0.33 2.22
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 234 623
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 7 0
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSG's substitution of Ramos and Mbaye at 61' set the stage for a late game push
  • ▸ Barcola's goal in the 79th minute turned the tide, securing PSG a much-needed victory