Ousmane Dembélé cemented his status as Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) hero by scoring the decisive goal in the Trophée des Champions Final against AS Monaco. The dramatic winner came in stoppage time, sealing the title for the Parisians in Doha, Qatar.

A Golden Goal in the Dying Moments

The match-winning goal came in the 90+2’, as Fabián Ruiz delivered a pinpoint assist to Dembélé, who slotted the ball into the net. The strike not only shattered Monaco’s resistance but also ignited celebrations for PSG, who claimed their 13th French Super Cup, further asserting their dominance in this competition.

Manager Luis Enrique secured his first trophy of the season, kicking off his PSG tenure on a high note. The team currently sits comfortably atop Ligue 1, with a ten-point lead over rivals Marseille and Monaco. They are also progressing in the Coupe de France, where they’ll face Espaly on January 15. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, PSG still has two crucial matches to secure a spot in the next stage.

A Hard-Fought Match Until the End

The clash started with PSG trying to impose their rhythm, but Monaco matched their intensity. Early on, Philipp Köhn, Monaco’s goalkeeper, narrowly avoided a costly mistake. PSG's Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé created chances but couldn’t find the net.

The second half saw a more attacking Monaco, with close calls like Maghnes Akliouche’s shot hitting the post and a dangerous attempt by Ben Seghir, brilliantly saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, Monaco failed to convert their opportunities.

A Promising Start for PSG

This victory sets a positive tone for PSG, adding another trophy to their collection. Meanwhile, AS Monaco will have to wait longer to end their trophy drought, which stretches back to 2000. The win underscores PSG’s dominance under Luis Enrique, who now boasts three titles since joining the club.