Match report

Paris Saint Germain Defeats Lens 2-0 in Ligue 1

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
2–0
FT
Lens
Lens
Sep 14, 2025

Paris Saint Germain emerged victorious over Lens in their Ligue 1 clash, securing a 2-0 win. The match was punctuated by early yellow cards for O. Édouard and F. Thauvin from Lens, setting the tone for an intense encounter. B. Barcola scored both goals for PSG with assists from Vitinha, solidifying their dominance on the field.

Key Facts

  • • Paris Saint Germain defeated Lens 2-0 in Ligue 1.
  • • O. Édouard (Lens) received a yellow card at the 5th minute.
  • • F. Thauvin (Lens) received another yellow card at the 18th minute.
  • • B. Barcola scored both goals for PSG, one each in the 15th and 51st minutes with assists from Vitinha.

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Chevalier (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 6 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 4 L. Beraldo (D)
  • 21 L. Hernandez (D)
  • 33 W. Zaire-Emery (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 19 Lee Kang-In (M)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
  • 9 G. Ramos (F)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 M. Safonov
  • 5 Marquinhos
  • 43 N. Kamara
  • 51 W. Pacho
  • 25 N. Mendes
  • 87 J. Neves
  • 24 S. Mayulu
  • 8 F. Ruiz
  • 49 I. Mbaye

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Risser (G)
  • 24 J. Gradit (D)
  • 6 S. Baidoo (D)
  • 20 M. Sarr (D)
  • 2 R. Aguilar (M)
  • 8 M. Sangare (M)
  • 28 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 14 M. Udol (M)
  • 10 F. Thauvin (F)
  • 29 M. Guilavogui (F)
  • 11 O. Edouard (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Gurtner
  • 23 S. Abdulhamid
  • 25 I. Ganiou
  • 5 A. Bulatovic
  • 26 A. Bermont
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 19 A. Sima
  • 22 W. Said
  • 38 R. Fofana

Timeline

  1. Lens
    5' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    O. Édouard

    Foul

  2. Paris Saint Germain
    15' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Barcola · Assist: Vitinha
  3. Lens
    18' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    F. Thauvin

    Foul

  4. Paris Saint Germain
    30' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: I. Mbaye
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    38' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    G. Ramos

    Simulation

  6. Lens
    46' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Guilavogui · On: A. Sima
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    51' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Barcola · Assist: Vitinha
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    57' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lee Kang-In · On: S. Mayulu
  9. Lens
    66' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Aguilar · On: S. Abdulhamid
  10. Lens
    66' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Édouard · On: R. Fofana
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    71' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Beraldo · On: N. Mendes
  12. Paris Saint Germain
    71' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Zaire-Emery · On: J. Neves
  13. Paris Saint Germain
    71' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Barcola · On: F. Ruiz
  14. Lens
    80' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Udol · On: A. Bermont
  15. Lens
    80' Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: W. Said

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Lens
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 92% 83%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 771 352
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.07 1.16
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 713 293
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by B. Barcola at the 15th minute set a confident tone for Paris Saint Germain, putting immediate pressure on Lens.
  • ▸ PSG's second goal in the 51st minute secured their victory and effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from Lens.