Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 comeback win against Monaco, maintaining their unbeaten Ligue 1 streak and establishing a 10-point lead at the top of the table. However, the triumph was marred by a gruesome facial injury to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Match Highlights
- Donnarumma’s Injury: The PSG goalkeeper suffered severe facial cuts following a collision with Monaco’s Wilfried Singo, who avoided punishment. Donnarumma was substituted, and Matvey Safonov stepped in during the Ligue 1 match.
- Scoring Sequence:
- Desire Doue gave PSG the lead with his first league goal.
- Monaco responded with a penalty by Eliesse Ben Seghir and a goal by Breel Embolo.
- Ousmane Dembele equalized, followed by a Goncalo Ramos header and Dembele’s stoppage-time goal to secure the win.
Luis Enrique’s Response
Despite Donnarumma’s injury, PSG coach Luis Enrique refrained from criticizing referee Francois Letexier, emphasizing the difficulty of refereeing such incidents. He praised the team’s resilience and ability to overturn a deficit.
PSG’s Dominance
The victory extends PSG’s unbeaten league run to 16 games, with the reigning champions entering the Christmas break atop the table with 40 points, 10 clear of Marseille and Monaco.
Other Ligue 1 Highlights
- PSG vs Lyon Recap: PSG recently defeated Lyon 3-1, with goals from Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, and Goncalo Ramos.
- Brest’s European Glory: Brest followed their Champions League triumph with a 4-1 victory over Nantes.
- Relegation Zone Drama: Montpellier drew 2-2 with Nice, while Le Havre lost 3-0 to Strasbourg.
PSG’s determination and depth continue to define their season, with standout performances from Dembele and Ramos further solidifying their title defense.