PSG held to 1-1 draw at Reims, drops first points of season
- Reims took an early lead in the match with a goal from Keito Nakamura in the ninth minute.
- Ousmane Dembélé equalized for PSG in the 68th minute, marking his fourth league goal of the season.
- The draw resulted in PSG dropping their first points of the season, while Reims earned a crucial point.
On Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain faced Reims in a French League match, marking the defending champion's first points dropped this season. After winning their initial four games, PSG found themselves trailing when Reims' Keito Nakamura scored in the ninth minute, capitalizing on a cross from Junya Ito. PSG struggled to find an equalizer until Ousmane Dembélé, who came on as a substitute, scored in the 68th minute, assisted by Joāo Neves. This goal marked Dembélé's fourth league goal of the season, a notable improvement compared to his previous season's performance. Reims nearly secured a victory late in the match, launching a counterattack during stoppage time, but Nhoa Sangui's shot went over the bar. The draw left PSG with a total of 13 points from five matches, while Reims earned a valuable point against the champions. Meanwhile, Marseille, who remained unbeaten, had the opportunity to level points with PSG if they won their match against Lyon on Sunday. The match was significant not only for the points dropped by PSG but also for the implications it had on the league standings. The result showcased Reims' resilience and ability to compete against top teams, while PSG's struggle to maintain their perfect record raised questions about their consistency. In other matches on the same day, Lille drew with Strasbourg in a thrilling 3-3 encounter, and Lens managed to secure a late equalizer against Rennes, highlighting the competitive nature of the league this season.