January 05, (THEWILL) – Paris Saint-Germain clinched their third consecutive French Super Cup victory on Sunday through an Ousmane Dembele goal in stoppage time, defeating AS Monaco 1-0 in a tightly contested match.
The defending Ligue 1 champions dominated proceedings throughout the encounter, creating 27 opportunities with nine shots finding their target.
However, it required a moment of brilliance in the final minutes when Fabian Ruiz delivered an precise pass across goal, allowing Dembele to finish expertly at the far post.
The annual French football curtain-raiser pitched the Parisian side, winners of both Ligue 1 and the French Cup last season, against Monaco, who finished second in the league during the 2023/2024 campaign.
This victory further strengthens PSG’s position in French football, adding another trophy to their extensive collection.
The match demonstrated PSG’s attacking capabilities, though their inability to convert chances earlier in the game could have proved costly.
Monaco’s defensive organisation kept them in contention until the final moments, making the eventual breakthrough all the more significant.
This triumph marks an important milestone for PSG in 2024, continuing their domestic dominance and providing momentum for their upcoming challenges in both French and European competitions.
The win sets a positive tone for the remainder of their campaign under their current management structure.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
