Video: Dembele and Barcola's Instant Chemistry Powers PSG's Opening Strike
In their final tune-up match before their clash against Liverpool, PSG opened up the scoring early at the Parc des Princes against a LOSC Lille side who also have an eye on the UEFA Champions League first-leg contest against Borussia Dortmund.
Bradley Barcola switched the play to Dembélé, who did his signature move. His curled shot was cleared by Chevalier, but Barcola followed up and finished to give the Parisians the 1-0 lead over the visitors.
Así le dio la ventaja Barcola al PSG 😮💨 Gran jugada y excelente colocación de la joya francesa 👀 🇫🇷 #beINSPORTS #Ligue1 pic.twitter.com/u5wNJQrhZx
— beIN SPORTS Español (@ESbeINSPORTS) March 1, 2025
Ousmane Dembélé tente. ❌Bradley Barcola finit. ✅
Le PSG mène déjà au score face au LOSC ! ⚡️ #PSGLOSC pic.twitter.com/zIwVhf5Lln
— DAZN France (@DAZN_FR) March 1, 2025
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