PSG Survives Metz Onslaught in Five-Goal Classic

Sehr unterhaltsam Futmetrix-Wertung: 70/100. At intensity levels few matches reach, Paris Saint Germain escapes Metz with a 3-2 victory at Stade Saint-Symphorien, where every moment threatened to rewrite the narrative.

The Eleven-Minute Inferno

Between the 31st and 42nd minutes, three goals in eleven minutes turned Stade Saint-Symphorien into a cauldron of chaos. Gonçalo Ramos struck first, tapping in after Lee Kang-In's precision delivery (31'), then Quentin Ndjantou doubled the lead courtesy of Ibrahim Mbaye (39'). But Jessy Deminguet clawed one back two minutes later, shattering the balance and igniting belief. The stakes shifted with each whistle.

Mbaye's Masterclass in Creation

Mbaye orchestrated PSG's dominance with two assists—a creator's signature. His second, threading Désiré Doué through in the 63rd minute, appeared to have settled matters. The substitute, introduced at the 46-minute mark, struck with the urgency of a man possessed, his goal seeming to seal a comfortable victory.

Fischer's Defiance, Metz's Despair

Jonathan Fischer delivered a 8.0/10 performance, repelling six shots with unwavering commitment. Yet his heroics were undone by Giorgi Tsitaishvili's 80th-minute strike, which briefly threatened an unlikely comeback before PSG held firm. For Metz, languishing 18th with 11 points, this defeat deepens the relegation battle nightmare.

PSG's Dominance Confirmed

The statistics paint a picture of control: 60% possession, 14 shots with 9 on target, 92% pass accuracy. PSG suffocated their hosts, yet had to weather desperate attacks from a team fighting for survival. The victory was expected; the intensity required, unforeseen.