PSG extends Ligue 1 lead with Toulouse victory

April 04, 2026 / 3:56 PM

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their position at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win over Toulouse in the opening match of round 28.

Dembélé stars with Brace

Ousmane Dembélé led the champions with two goals, continuing his outstanding form and playing a key role in securing the victory.

Match highlights

Dembélé opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a superb strike, but Toulouse responded quickly through Rasmus Nicolaisen. PSG regained the lead five minutes later when Dembélé struck again, capitalizing on a corner.

Late in the match, Gonçalo Ramos sealed the win with a long-range goal in stoppage time to make it 3-1.

Strong position in title race

The victory takes PSG to 63 points, four ahead of second-placed Lens, with a game in hand, keeping them firmly on track for another Ligue 1 title.

Focus on Champions League

The win comes ahead of PSG’s crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Liverpool, as the team balances domestic dominance with its European ambitions.