Match report

Paris Saint Germain Secures Thriller Against Metz, 3-2

Metz
Metz
2–3
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Dec 13, 2025

Paris Saint Germain secured a narrow victory over Metz, winning 3-2 in an exciting match. Goals from Ramos and Ndjantou early on seemed to secure the game for PSG, but Deminguet's quick response kept Metz within striking distance. Despite conceding to Doue later, Tsitaishvili reduced the deficit before time expired.

Key Facts

  • • Paris Saint Germain won 3-2 against Metz in Ligue 1.
  • • Goals scored by PSG: G. Ramos (31'), Q. Ndjantou (39'), D. Doue (63').
  • • Metz goals: J. Deminguet (42'), G. Tsitaishvili (81').
  • • Substitutions made by PSG included F. Ruiz for D. Doue, Kvaratskhelia for Q. Ndjantou, and Barcola for G. Ramos.

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 15 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 11 M. Mbaye (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (M)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 38 S. Sane
  • 21 B. Stambouli
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 14 C. Sabaly
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 23 I. Sane
  • 24 B. Madjo
  • 12 A. Toure

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 39 M. Safonov (G)
  • 33 W. Zaire-Emery (D)
  • 6 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 51 W. Pacho (D)
  • 21 L. Hernandez (D)
  • 47 Q. Ndjantou (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 8 F. Ruiz (M)
  • 19 Lee Kang-In (F)
  • 9 G. Ramos (F)
  • 49 I. Mbaye (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Chevalier
  • 89 R. Marin
  • 4 L. Beraldo
  • 25 N. Mendes
  • 87 J. Neves
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia
  • 14 D. Doue
  • 29 B. Barcola

Timeline

  1. Metz
    16' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mbaye

    Foul

  2. Paris Saint Germain
    31' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ramos · Assist: Lee Kang-In
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    39' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Q. Ndjantou · Assist: I. Mbaye
  4. Metz
    42' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Deminguet
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    46' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ruiz · On: D. Doue
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    63' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Doue · Assist: I. Mbaye
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    66' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Q. Ndjantou · On: K. Kvaratskhelia
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    66' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Ramos · On: B. Barcola
  9. Metz
    74' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Yegbe · On: S. Sane
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    W. Zaire-Emery

    Foul

  11. Metz
    81' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Tsitaishvili · Assist: G. Hein
  12. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: B. Stambouli
  13. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Tsitaishvili · On: G. Abuashvili
  14. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Mbaye · On: C. Sabaly
  15. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: A. Toure
  16. Paris Saint Germain
    90'+1 Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Mbaye · On: Beraldo
  17. Metz
    90'+3 Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Koffi Kouao

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Metz Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 92%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 461 681
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 9
xG 0.62 1.85
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 395 627
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSG took an early lead with goals from Ramos (31') and Ndjantou (39'), putting pressure on Metz.
  • ▸ Metz's quick response through Deminguet at 42' kept the game tense, showing their fighting spirit.
  • ▸ Doue’s goal for PSG in the second half at 63' seemed to seal the victory, but Tsitaishvili reduced the deficit with a goal at 81', keeping Metz's hopes alive until the end.