
League 1
8:05 p.mFebruary 21, 2026
Regular season – 23
Princes Park
Referee: Abdelatif Khherradji, France


Paris Saint-Germain


Metz
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2.06
Expected Goals (xG)
0.08
Passing by
623 (93%)
Accurate passes
269 ​​(83%)
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39
G
Matvey Safonov
6.9
d
Lucas Hernandez
4
d
Lucas Beraldo
6.2
6
d
Ilya Zabarnyi
7.3
2
d
Achraf Hakimi (C)
7.2
27
m
Dr. Fernandez
6.5
m
Warren Zaire-Emery
19
m
Kang-in Lee
7.2
F
Bradley Barcola
45+3′
F
Gonçalo Ramos
77′
F
Desiré Doué
3′
1
G
Jonathan Fischer
6.9
97
d
Fodé Ballo-Touré
6.2
15
d
Terry White
6.2
38
d
Sadibou Sané
6.2
39
d
Koffi Kouao
6.5
m
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
7
m
George Tsitaishvili
6.5
m
Boubacar Traore
12
m
Alfa Touré
5.9
19
m
Lucas Michal
6.3
30
F
Habib Diallo (C)
6.6

Ligue 1 Classification – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Paris Saint Germain cruised to a dominant 3-0 win over Metz, with the early goals setting the tone for an enjoyable evening at the Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint Germain, second in Ligue 1, faced relegation-threatened Metz, finishing 18th. The hosts tried to retain the title, while Metz desperately needed points to survive. Metz went into the match on a poor run of form.
The local team wasted no time. Just three minutes later, Désiré Doué opened the scoring. Warren Zaïre-Emery provided a precise assist and allowed Doué to slot home.
Metz struggled to contain PSG’s attacking play. Their frustration showed when J. Gbamin received a yellow card in the 31st minute for a tackle.
As half-time approached, Boubacar Traoré also saw yellow for a similar challenge in the 45th minute. Then, in added time, Bradley Barcola doubled PSG’s lead. Gonçalo Ramos assisted Barcola, who finished calmly.
PSG went into the break with a significant advantage, having asserted their control early on. Metz faced an uphill battle to find a way back into the game. They needed a major tactical change.
In the second half, there were a lot of changes from both sides. Doué, after scoring, made way for I. Mbaye in the restart. PSG aimed to maintain their intensity.
Other changes saw D. Fernandez and Lee Kang-In introduced to PSG around the hour mark. Barcola, another scorer, also came out soon after. These changes kept the legs fresh on the field.
Metz also made several substitutions in an attempt to inject some life into their attack. However, they did not find a clear path to the goal. Paris Saint Germain’s defense remained resolute.
Gonçalo Ramos then sealed the win in the 77th minute. Lucas Hernandez made a well-placed pass, and Ramos fired past Metz goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer. This made it 3-0 to the home side.
The statistics underlined PSG’s dominance. They dominated 67% of possession and registered 15 shots in total, with six on target. Metz managed just three shots, on target, reflecting their low expected goals (xG) of 0.08 compared to PSG’s 2.06.
This comprehensive win consolidates Paris Saint Germain’s position near the top of Ligue 1. For Metz, the defeat adds more pressure in their fight against relegation. His form remains a major concern.

