Paris Saint-Germain extended their impressive winning streak to 11 consecutive matches across all competitions on Saturday, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Troyes at the Parc des Princes. Despite fielding a weakened side, the
The decisive moment arrived in the 39th minute when defender
A Resilient Run Under Luis Enrique
The victory marks the longest winning sequence for the club since Luis Enrique took charge in 2023. Reflecting on the achievement, the manager acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining such consistency in top-flight football. He noted that while the 11-game streak is significant, he is particularly pleased with the team's perfect record in the eight matches played since the most recent international break.
PSG navigated the fixture without several key personnel. Captain Marquinhos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Nuno Mendes, and Maghnes Akliouche were all sidelined through injury, while Achraf Hakimi was rested and Joao Neves began the match on the bench. Ferran Torres, who has struggled to find the net recently, missed several opportunities to extend the lead, marking his eighth consecutive game without a goal. Luis Enrique remained unconcerned by the forward's form, emphasizing the importance of the team continuing to create scoring chances.
Title Race and League Context
Troyes, currently struggling in the bottom three, provided a resilient challenge and nearly found an equalizer in the second half. Renaud Ripart missed a significant opportunity, and a late effort from Lucas Maronnier was ruled out for offside. The result keeps PSG three points ahead of
With the international break approaching, PSG will return to action in two weeks with an away fixture against Nice, followed by a Champions League clash against Roma. Meanwhile, the domestic title race remains competitive, with Lille and Lyon looking to close the gap on the two capital clubs heading into Sunday's fixtures.
