Paris Saint-Germain overturned an early deficit to defeat RC Strasbourg 3-1 at the Stade de la Meinau on Saturday, extending their strong run in Ligue 1 and moving level on points at the top of the table.

Giovanni Reyna gave the hosts a 17th-minute lead. PSG, fielding a heavily rotated side with one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Barcelona, struggled for fluency early.

Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov made several important saves to keep the visitors in the contest.

Ousmane Dembélé entered the match around the hour mark and transformed the game. He missed a 72nd-minute penalty but quickly atoned.

In the 77th minute the Ballon d’Or winner delivered a precise cross for Illia Zabarnyi to equalize. Eight minutes later Dembélé drifted inside and fired a low strike to put PSG ahead 2-1.

Désiré Doué sealed the victory in stoppage time, finishing a move involving Dembélé and Ferran Torres.

The result lifts PSG to 14 points from seven Ligue 1 matches with a 4-2-1 record. The defending champions have now won four consecutive league games and sit level with Monaco at the summit, though Monaco hold a superior head-to-head record and a game in hand.

Luis Enrique’s side have recovered strongly after an early-season setback, combining domestic consistency with impressive European form that includes a 4-2 victory at Manchester City.

Dembélé’s impact continues to define PSG’s attacking output. The French forward scored his first Ligue 1 goal of the 2026-27 season while also providing a key assist.

Across all competitions he has registered multiple goal contributions in limited appearances this campaign, underlining his decisive role whenever introduced.

His ability to change matches from the bench remains a major asset for Enrique as the squad manages a congested fixture list.

Strasbourg remain mid-table with seven points from seven games after a third consecutive defeat. PSG, meanwhile, head into the Barcelona encounter with renewed confidence and momentum in the title race.

The late comeback at La Meinau highlighted both the depth of Enrique’s squad and Dembélé’s enduring quality as a match-winner in Ligue 1.

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