Paris Saint-Germain secured their first Ligue 1 victory of the season on September 13, 2026, with a narrow 1-0 win over Brest. The decisive goal came from Ferran Torres, marking a crucial moment for Luis Enrique’s side in their fourth match of the campaign.
Torres’ Decisive Strike
The breakthrough arrived courtesy of Ferran Torres, who netted the winning goal for PSG. The move involved exquisite one-touch football, with Joao Neves initiating the play and Ousmane Dembélé providing a clever heel flick assist. Torres then needed just a single touch to guide the ball past Brest goalkeeper Egil Selvik from approximately 25 yards.
Following the opener, PSG continued to create opportunities. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia forced a fingertip save from Selvik, while Joao Neves also went close on two occasions, appearing at the back post but failing to beat the Brest stopper. Désiré Doué also threatened, cutting in from the left but narrowly missing the far post.
Safonov Shines Amidst Brest’s Pressure
Despite PSG’s attacking efforts, Brest mounted a strong challenge, particularly in the second half. Kamory Doumbia had two significant chances to equalise. In one instance, Nuno Mendes inadvertently played the ball straight to Doumbia, who found himself one-on-one with PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov but could only hit the outside of the post. Moments later, Pathé Mboup set up Doumbia for a header, which forced a strong save low to Safonov’s left.
Safonov proved to be a key figure for PSG, making several crucial saves throughout the match. His performance was instrumental in preserving the clean sheet and securing the three points, reasserting his role as the team’s number one goalkeeper.
The match also saw a commemoration for Eric Roy in Brittany, adding a special dimension to the evening. Despite Brest registering a superior expected goals (xG) on the night, they ultimately succumbed to defeat, allowing Paris Saint-Germain to claim their inaugural Ligue 1 win of the season.