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PSG Escape Strasbourg Drama in a 3-3 Ligue 1 Thriller

17 October 2025

PSG Escape Strasbourg Drama in a 3-3 Ligue 1 Thriller
PSG and Strasbourg share the spoils in a dramatic 3-3 Ligue 1 showdown

Early start and opening goal

Bradley Barcola gave Paris Saint-Germain the lead in the 6th minute, finishing with his left foot after a clever move from the left flank.

Strasbourg strike back in a burst of goals

Strasbourg hit back with three quick strikes, powered by Joaquin Banietchi (two goals) and Diego Morera in the 26th, 41st, and 49th minutes, turning the game on its head at the Parc des Princes.

PSG rally, penalties and a dramatic finale

PSG pulled one back through Gonzalo Ramos from the spot in the 58th minute, and Sini Mayo completed the comeback with a late strike in the 79th minute to seal a 3-3 draw.

Tactical tweaks and an exhausting second half

Louis Enrique started with several lineup changes to cover injuries and give players rest, while Strasbourg coach Rossinior set up a compact, aggressive plan. The match intensified as PSG pressed hard for a second equaliser, trading chances into stoppage time.

In the end, PSG’s pressure paid off with two goals in the late stages to salvage a point, leaving the standings tight at the top of Ligue 1.

Endgame notes

PSG remain top with 17 points, Strasbourg stay second with 16, and Marseille and Lyon loom with 15 as the title race tightens. The night delivered drama, tactical twists, and enough twists to make a football fan dizzy in the best possible way.

Punchline 1: PSG’s defense must’ve bought a revolving door—every time Strasbourg scored, it swung wide open. Punchline 2: In Ligue 1, if you’re leading by three, your celebration should come with a caution sign: “Careful, chaos could be coming.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score?

3-3 draw between Paris Saint-Germain and Strasbourg.

Who opened the scoring for PSG?

Bradley Barcola opened the scoring in the 6th minute.

Who completed the PSG comeback?

Sini Mayo scored the equaliser in the 79th minute after Ramos had reduced the deficit with a penalty.