PSG strikes 6 factors clear at high of French league after beating Lens 1-0

Ousmane Dembélé’s early objective was sufficient as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain beat Lens 1-0 to maneuver six factors clear on the high of the French league on Saturday.

Winger Bradley Barcola broke free down the left within the fourth minute and arrange Dembélé with a low cross to the again put up.

Barcola has been PSG’s finest attacking participant this season. Close to the top of the primary half, he performed a by means of ball to Marco Asensio however goalkeeper Brice Samba saved his angled shot.

PSG failed to attain a second objective, regardless of Lens having defender Abdukodir Khusanov despatched off within the 59th for a reckless foul on Achraf Hakimi.

Dembélé’s return to type is a lift for coach Luis Enrique, whose group has struggled to attain within the Champions League. PSG will host Atletico Madrid at Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

Later Saturday, Brest confronted Good and Saint-Etienne hosted midtable Strasbourg.

PSG took benefit of second-place Monaco’s 1-0 dwelling defeat towards struggling Angers on Friday.