PSG officially makes history in Ligue 1

23/08/2025 09:50:00 soccer

PSG continues their impressive start to the Ligue 1 season by defeating Angers 1-0, setting a historic defensive record and temporarily taking the top spot in the league.

Under the leadership of Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain is showing a solid and vibrant form right from the start of the season. After a 2-0 win over Nantes in the opening match, the capital club kept a clean sheet again with a 1-0 victory against Angers at Parc des Princes.

Notably, they became the first team since Opta began analyzing Ligue 1 in the 2006/07 season to prevent their opponents from having a single shot on target in the first two rounds. This is a historic milestone demonstrating the Parisian side’s superiority in defensive organization.

The match against Angers showcased PSG’s defensive resilience. Despite Angers’ determined efforts, they failed to register any shots on target. According to Opta data, Angers had an expected goals (xG) of only 0.3 — a figure that reflects their frustration against a tightly organized and aggressively pressing defense. PSG maximized their home advantage by applying high pressing to control the game.

Paris Saint-Germain currently leads the Ligue 1 standings

The only goal of the match came in the 50th minute when Fabian Ruiz capitalized on a rare defensive lapse by Angers. Although no further goals were scored, this win was enough to put PSG temporarily at the top of Ligue 1 with a perfect 6 points from two matches.

After the match, coach Luis Enrique expressed his satisfaction: “Playing at Parc des Princes with the support of our fans is truly special. We pressed well, created enough chances to win, and most importantly, the opponent hardly had any counterattack opportunities. Against teams that defend tightly, this is not easy, but we executed it well.”

Fabian Ruiz scored the goal that secured the victory for the Parc des Princes hosts

The Spanish manager also reflected on PSG’s remarkable success in 2025 with five trophies won. However, he emphasized that the team must not become complacent: “Those five titles are wonderful memories, but we need to keep striving for bigger goals. PSG must always remain hungry and ambitious.”

The victory over Angers not only solidifies PSG’s top position but also confirms the progress in the playing style Luis Enrique is building. With a strong defense, an efficient attack, and a determined spirit, the capital club is proving to be a leading contender for the Ligue 1 title this season.

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