Bradley Barcola continued his scoring streak for Paris Saint-Germain as his brace helped the Ligue 1 leaders to a 3-1 victory over Rennes on the Parc des Princes.
The hosts had been nearly handed the proper begin when Marquinhos turned house Achraf Hakimi’s nook, just for the objective to be chalked off by VAR after the Brazilian completed in an offside place.
However the Parisiens opened the scoring within the thirtieth minute by means of their star man as Barcola curled a wonderful effort past Steve Mandanda into the far nook after Christopher Wooh gave the ball away cheaply to Joao Neves.
Luis Enrique’s aspect had been unable to extend their benefit earlier than the break however received the objective their efficiency merited shortly after the interval when Lee Kang-In headed into an empty internet following Barcola’s effort placing the publish.
The consequence was then put past doubt 10 minutes later as a free-flowing transfer noticed Hakimi’s harmful supply to the again publish turned house by Barcola.
Rennes would get themselves on the scoresheet from the penalty spot after Beraldo dealt with Hans Hateboer’s goal-bound header, with Arnaud Kalimuendo stepping up from 12 yards and sending Matvey Safonov the mistaken manner.
90+7′ – It’s throughout on the Parc
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 27, 2024
Information Debrief: Barcola breaking Mbappe mould
Barcola netted his second brace of the season on Friday, taking his tally to 6 objectives in six video games thus far, two greater than he managed for the entire of final season (4 objectives in 26 appearances).
The 22-year-old additionally ended the competition with extra pictures on the right track (4), and touches within the opposition field (13) than some other PSG participant, registering a team-high anticipated objectives (xG) tally of 0.92 to the hosts’ 2.72 whole.
Dembele additionally impressed for Luis Enrique’s aspect. He now has 11 assists for the reason that begin of final season in Ligue 1, at the least two greater than some other participant over that interval.
The France worldwide has additionally been concerned in a objective in three consecutive league video games for the second time in 32 appearances for PSG (4 from November to December in 2023).