Paris Saint Germain vs Metz Highlights and Match Report

Ligue 1
8:05 PMFebruary 21, 2026
Common Season – 23
Parc des Princes
Referee: Abdelatif Kherradji, France


Paris Saint Germain


Metz
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2.06
Anticipated objectives (xG)
0.08
Passing
623 (93%)
Correct passes
269 (83%)
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39
G
Matvey Safonov
D
Lucas Hernández
4
D
Lucas Beraldo
6
D
Ilya Zabarnyi
2
D
Achraf Hakimi (C)
27
M
Dro Fernández
M
Warren Zaïre-Emery
19
M
Kang-in Lee
F
Bradley Barcola
45+3′
F
Gonçalo Ramos
77′
F
Désiré Doué
3′
1
G
Jonathan Fischer
97
D
Fodé Ballo-Touré
15
D
Terry Yegbe
38
D
Sadibou Sané
39
D
Koffi Kouao
M
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
7
M
Georgiy Tsitaishvili
M
Boubacar Traoré
12
M
Alpha Touré
19
M
Lucas Michal
30
F
Habib Diallo (C)

Ligue 1 Standings – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League Qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Convention League Qualification
- Relegation Playoffs
- Relegation
Paris Saint Germain secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Metz, with early objectives setting the tone for a snug night at Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint Germain, second in Ligue 1, confronted relegation-threatened Metz, languishing in 18th. The hosts sought to keep up their title cost, whereas Metz desperately wanted factors to outlive. Metz entered the match on a poor run of type.
The house facet wasted no time. Simply three minutes in, Désiré Doué opened the scoring. Warren Zaïre-Emery offered a exact help, permitting Doué to fit house.
Metz struggled to comprise PSG’s attacking play. Their frustration confirmed when J. Gbamin acquired a yellow card within the thirty first minute for a tripping foul.
As half-time approached, Boubacar Traoré additionally noticed yellow for the same problem on 45 minutes. Then, in added time, Bradley Barcola doubled PSG’s lead. Gonçalo Ramos assisted Barcola, who completed calmly.
PSG entered the break with a commanding lead, having asserted their management early. Metz confronted an uphill battle to discover a method again into the match. They wanted a major tactical shift.
The second half noticed a flurry of substitutions from each side. Doué, having scored, made method for I. Mbaye on the restart. PSG aimed to keep up their depth.
Additional adjustments noticed D. Fernandez and Lee Kang-In launched for PSG across the hour mark. Barcola, one other scorer, additionally exited quickly after. These adjustments stored recent legs on the sector.
Metz additionally made a number of substitutions to try to spark some life into their assault. Nonetheless, they discovered no clear path to aim. Paris Saint Germain’s defence remained resolute.
Gonçalo Ramos then sealed the victory within the 77th minute. Lucas Hernández delivered a well-placed go, and Ramos fired it previous the Metz goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer. This made it 3-0 to the hosts.
The statistics underscored PSG’s dominance. They commanded 67% possession and registered 15 complete photographs, with six on the right track. Metz managed solely three photographs, none on the right track, reflecting their low anticipated objectives (xG) of 0.08 in comparison with PSG’s 2.06.
This complete win solidifies Paris Saint Germain’s place close to the highest of Ligue 1. For Metz, the defeat provides additional stress of their combat in opposition to relegation. Their type continues to be a serious concern.

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