Ousmane Dembélé scored a dramatic 92nd-minute winner to give Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 victory over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup final. Assisted by Fabián Ruiz, Dembélé ended Monaco’s resistance, solidifying PSG’s dominance in the tournament, which they have now won 13 times.

Luis Enrique celebrated his first trophy of the season, setting the stage for a potential haul of silverware. PSG currently lead Ligue 1 by 10 points over Marseille and Monaco, with a game in hand. In the French Cup, they are set to face Espaly on January 15, while their Champions League campaign remains in a delicate balance as they fight for progression in the group stage.

A Record of Dominance

PSG entered the final as heavy favorites, having claimed 10 of the last 11 French Super Cups, with Lille breaking their streak in 2021. Meanwhile, Monaco aimed to end a 25-year drought since their last Super Cup victory in 2000. For the first time, Qatar hosted the final, continuing the tradition of the French Super Cup being played abroad, with previous editions held in nations like China, the United States, and Morocco.

The match began with PSG asserting control despite Monaco’s high pressing strategy. Early chances favored PSG, including a mistake by Philipp Köhn that nearly gifted a goal to Désiré Doué, whose shot hit the crossbar. Dembélé also tested Monaco’s defense with a brilliant solo effort, only to be denied by Köhn.

Monaco’s Fightback Falls Short

Monaco found their rhythm in the second half, putting pressure on PSG. Ben Seghir forced a crucial save from Gianluigi Donnarumma, while Maghnes Akliouche hit the post, narrowly missing the lead. Despite these efforts, Monaco’s momentum faded in the final 20 minutes.

PSG seized control late in the game, with Dembélé capitalizing on Fabián Ruiz’s pinpoint pass to secure the victory. The win marked Luis Enrique’s third trophy since taking over as PSG’s manager last season.

A Promising Start for PSG

With the French Super Cup in hand, Paris Saint-Germain begin the new year with optimism. As the Ligue 1 leaders and contenders in multiple competitions, they are poised for another season of dominance, led by their star-studded squad and the tactical expertise of Luis Enrique.