Ligue 1: Ousmane Dembele stars as PSG beat Toulouse

Dembele brace sends PSG top of Ligue 1

PSG's winning streak continues with win over Toulouse. Ousmane Dembele scores twice as PSG defeat Toulouse 3-1, extending their Ligue 1 lead to 4 points.

Dembele's two goals help PSG beat Toulouse 3-1, setting up Champions League quarterfinal clash with Liverpool...

Ousmane Dembele's brace fired PSG to a 3-1 win over Toulouse, extending their Ligue 1 lead to 4 points. The victory marks PSG's fifth win in six games across all competitions.

Luis Enrique rotated his squad, benching key players like Marquinhos and Vitinha, as Toulouse struggled to trouble the PSG defense. Dembele's clinical finishing sealed the deal for the Parisians, setting them up for a thrilling UCL quarterfinal clash with Liverpool.

Big players made their presence felt early on – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's sweet long-range effort had Guillaume Restes making a crucial save. But it was Dembele who broke the deadlock, pouncing on Mark McKenzie's clearance from Achraf Hakimi's cross.

Dembele's reaction was pure class – he unleashed a stunning first-time left-footed volley past Restes, showcasing his 2025 Ballon d’Or-winning form. The goal sparked PSG's momentum, and they never looked back.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's long-range shot tested Guillaume Restes early on, but Ousmane Dembele grabbed the spotlight, scoring a stunning volley off Achraf Hakimi's cross.

Dembele's goal was pure class – one-touch, left-footed, and past Restes. He pounced on Mark McKenzie's clearance, breaking the deadlock and setting PSG up for a 3-1 win.

Dembele wasn't done yet – he scored his 10th Ligue 1 goal of the season, finishing low from close range after Kvaratskhelia flicked on Lee Kang-In's corner. The first half was full of twists, and Dembele's second goal.

PSG eased off after the break, but Dembele's hat-trick chances were foiled by the linesman's flag – he'd tapped the ball in at the far post, but it was ruled offside. Toulouse couldn't capitalize, and PSG held on for a 3-1 win.

PSG intensified their attack, with Joao Neves firing wide after a great move involving Desire Doue and Kvaratskhelia. Willian Pacho and Illia Zabarnyi had point-blank chances saved by Restes, while Kvaratskhelia's speculative strike grazed the roof of the net.

Toulouse struggled to create chances, but Aron Donnum had a rare opportunity when Safonov erred, allowing him to shoot wide. The game was heating up, with PSG looking to extend their lead.

PSG celebrates goal

Goncalo Ramos sealed the deal for PSG in stoppage time, sweeping home a fine right-footed finish past Restes. The Parisians are flying high ahead of their UCL clash with Liverpool.

Dembélé’s master class gives PSG the victory! ✅⭐️ pic.twitter.com/w15aAM4xdK

— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) April 3, 2026

 

Toulouse's season seems to be losing momentum – they missed a chance to win three Ligue 1 games in a row for the first time since Nov 2024. Now, all eyes are on PSG's UCL defense as Arne Slot's side visits the French capital.