PSG Returns to the Top in Style: Le Havre Sidelined as Paris Reclaims Ligue 1 Lead
22 November 2025
Match snapshot
Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-0 victory over Le Havre on Saturday, at Parc des Princes, as round 13 action unfolded. PSG dominated the opening stages and went ahead in the 29th minute when Lee Kang-in finished a precise cross from the flank. Joao Neves added a second in the 65th minute, and Bradley Barcola wrapped up the scoring in the 86th, sealing a comfortable win for the home side.
The result lifted PSG back to first place with 30 points, two clear of Marseille, while Lens sit third on goal difference. Le Havre stay on 14 points, occupying 12th place after their fifth defeat of the campaign. The victory also leaves PSG poised for a demanding week, with a Champions League date against Tottenham on Wednesday and a Ligue 1 trip to Monaco on the following weekend.
What it means
PSG carried momentum into the week, reaffirming their status as title contenders in a season that already promises a tight race. The win keeps alive the French giants’ bid for a fifth consecutive domestic crown and preserves their European ambitions as they approach key fixtures in both competitions.
In terms of personnel, PSG were without several regulars due to injuries, but the lineup still produced a commanding display. Le Havre offered periods of resistance but could not withstand PSG’s pressure in the second half, when the hosts extended their lead and closed out the match with control.
Looking ahead, PSG will travel to Monaco in Round 14 while Le Havre host Lille in their next fixture. The result confirms Paris’ upward trajectory and adds another layer to what promises to be a thrilling season in France’s top flight.
Caption: PSG celebrate a controlled performance that restores them to the Ligue 1 summit.
Punchline time: If scoring was a sniper rifle, PSG just zeroed in on the target—three shots, three goals, and a scoreboard that didn’t miss. Sniper joke 2: Le Havre tried to hide behind the crossbar, but Paris kept peeking over it with a grin that said, “Nice try.”
