PSG Beat Metz 3-0, Reclaim Ligue 1 Top Spot

PSG eases past struggling Metz

PSG cruises past Metz, regaining Ligue 1 lead ahead of Champions League play-off. PSG beats Metz 3-0, with Doue, Barcola, and Ramos scoring, as Metz's relegation worries deepen.

Desire Doue's injury exit at halftime, likely a groin issue, didn't faze PSG...

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is back on top of the Ligue 1 table after a dominant 3-0 win over FC Metz. This victory marks their 17th consecutive head-to-head win in all competitions. The match was played at the Parc des Princes, where PSG's strong performance saw them take the lead early on.

PSG's win came after a thrilling midweek performance, where they came from two goals down to beat AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League play-off round first leg. This victory allowed PSG to capitalize on RC Lens' defeat to Monaco, who staged an incredible comeback from a two-goal deficit. Désiré Doue, Bradley Barcola, and Gonçalo Ramos scored the goals for PSG, with Doue's third-minute strike setting the tone for the match.

PSG were expected to breeze past Ligue 1's bottom club Metz, and they didn't disappoint, taking the lead inside three minutes. Desire Doue chipped the ball over Metz goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer to give Les Parisiens the advantage. While PSG didn't exactly dominate the game, creating few clear-cut chances, Metz's attack was virtually non-existent.

Fischer made a decent save from Dro Fernandez on his full debut, but overall, Metz struggled to trouble the PSG defense. The hosts looked comfortable in control, and it was clear they'd be taking all three points.

The domestic and European champions PSG effectively sealed the game with Bradley Barcola's headed goal at the back post, coming just after Metz's Georginio Fischer had denied Lucas Hernandez on the edge of halftime. Metz got some relief before the break when Jean-Philippe Gbamin's red card for a foul on Gonçalo Ramos was overturned following a VAR review.

⏱️ 90+3’ - VICTORY! ✅

A win that allows our Parisians to take back the top of the league! 💪🔴🔵#PSGFCM 3️⃣-0️⃣ I #Ligue1 pic.twitter.com/S8YuiJJWK5

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 21, 2026

Desire Doue's injury exit at halftime, likely a groin issue, didn't faze PSG, who continued to dominate. Metz pushed a bit harder after the break, but struggled to create real danger, with Boubacar Traore's shot flying wide of the target. PSG's control wasn't threatened, and they added a third goal through Gonçalo Ramos' emphatic finish.

PSG had a relaxed evening at home, beating Metz 3-0 and reclaiming the top spot in Ligue 1. This win sets them up nicely for their UEFA Champions League play-off second leg against Monaco midweek. Meanwhile, Metz's struggles continue, with 11 consecutive winless matches in Ligue 1. They're 10 points off safety with 11 games left, making relegation a real possibility.