PSG Secures 11th Straight Win with Narrow Victory Over Troyes
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continued their exceptional form with an 11th consecutive win, narrowly defeating struggling Ligue 1 side Troyes 1-0 at Parc des Princes. Illia Zabarnyi scored the decisive goal following PSG’s commanding 6-0 away victory against Villarreal.
In this match, PSG, who are leading the Ligue 1 table, welcomed City Football Group-owned Troyes, with the visitors attempting to solidify their position after Paris FC leveled the standings by beating Auxerre earlier. As expected, Troyes employed a defensive strategy, setting up in a low block to absorb PSG’s attacking pressure.
The hosts had several early opportunities, with midfielder Senny Mayulu making impactful runs. Troyes goalkeeper Hillel Konaté was instrumental, making crucial saves to deny attempts from PSG. Warren Zaïre-Emery filled in admirably at right-back in Achraf Hakimi’s absence, showcasing his skills.
Troyes frustrated PSG during the first half, but their brief moments of attack were effectively neutralized. The breakthrough came when PSG earned a corner after a save from Konaté on Ferran Torres. Désiré Doué quickly took the corner, leading to a well-placed cross by Mayulu that found Zabarnyi, who scored with a confident header that caught Konaté off-guard. Troyes coach Stéphane Dumont expressed frustration as his team’s lapse in concentration cost them dearly.
Despite having opportunities to extend their lead, PSG could not capitalize fully, with Torres missing key chances, including one just before halftime. The visitors showed limited attacking intent but earned praise for their disciplined play against the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners. They almost equalized when Lucas Maronnier’s shot was deemed offside after Matvey Safonov failed to hold it.
Ultimately, Zabarnyi’s goal secured PSG’s perfect run leading into the international break. Meanwhile, Troyes left wondering how they could not find the back of the net on their travels since August 29.
PSG Player Ratings
- Matvey Safonov, 5
- Lucas Hernandez, 5
- Willian Pacho, 5
- Illia Zabarnyi, 6 – Despite a rocky start and an early booking, he redeemed himself by scoring the winning goal.
- Warren Zaïre-Emery, 7
- Fabian Ruiz, 6
- Vitinha, 6
- Senny Mayulu, 7 – Had a strong performance, providing an assist after an impressive display.
- Mika Godts, 4
- Ferran Torres, 3 – Missed multiple key opportunities, continuing his goal drought since September.
- Désiré Doué, 6
Overall, PSG extended their winning streak, maintaining their position at the top of Ligue 1 while Troyes faced another setback in their efforts to climb the table.
