US EditionDoue, Dembele Light up First Paris Derby in over 35 Years
Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembélé scored as PSG secured a 2-1 victory over Paris FC in the first top-flight Paris derby in nearly 36 years, boosting PSG's league standing.
- On Sunday, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele returned to the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI and secured a 2-1 win over Paris FC at the Parc des Princes.
- February 25, 1990 marked the last top-division Paris derby, and none of the starters were born when that match took place nearly 36 years ago.
- At 45 minutes, Desire Doue timed his run onto Fabian Ruiz’s pass and scored past Kevin Trapp, then Illya Zabarnyi fouled Alimami Gory, allowing Willem Geubbels to level on 51 minutes before parity lasted two minutes.
- PSG, coached by Luis Enrique, moved back within one point of league leader Lens as goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier made several saves to secure the victory on January 4, 2026.
- With PSG's Qatar backing and recent trophies, including nearly 36 years since the last top-division Paris derby, Paris FC's Arnault family investment strengthens its position in Paris football.
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The Express TribuneDoue, Dembele light up first Paris derby in over 35 years
PARIS: Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele marked their returns to the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI by securing a 2-1 win over Paris FC on Sunday as the French capital enjoyed its first top-flight derby since 1990.
PSG won this Sunday Paris FC by 2-1, maintaining itself at a point of surprise leader Lens, on the 17th day of the French Football League. Doué and Dembelé marked the goals of the championships.
Ligue 1 2025-26: Doue, Dembele light up first Paris derby in over 35 years
Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele marked their returns to the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI by securing a 2-1 win over Paris FC on Sunday as the French capital enjoyed its first top-flight derby since 1990.
Ousmane Dembele appeased the enthusiasm of Paris FC in an almost unpublished derby, with little background, which bowed to tran tran (2-1) the champion, who follows the chase to Lens, surprising leader of Ligue 1 at the end of the first round.wf_cms.rss.read_more
Who shined, who failed? Discover the scores attributed by the Figaro reporters to the players after the derby between Paris-SG and Paris FC on Sunday at the Parc des Princes.
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