Paris Saint-Germain Opens Season with Victory Over Le Havre

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) kicked off its new season with a 4-1 victory against Le Havre in the French league, marking the beginning of the post-Kylian Mbappé era. The match, held on Friday, showcased a scoreline that belied the team's performance, as PSG secured three of its goals in the final five minutes. The club, which has claimed 10 league titles in the last 12 seasons, is undergoing a significant transition following Mbappé's departure to Real Madrid this summer. The match featured a youthful PSG squad, including 16-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, who started on the left wing. The team took an early lead with a goal from 23-year-old South Korean forward Lee Kang-in just three minutes into the game. Despite a strong start, PSG faced a setback when Gautier Lloris, brother of World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, equalized for Le Havre shortly after halftime. As the match progressed, PSG struggled to regain control until the late stages. Ousmane Dembélé finally put the visitors ahead again in the 85th minute, followed by a quick succession of goals from Bradley Barcola and Randal Kolo Muani, who converted a penalty in the dying moments. The performance highlighted the potential of the club's younger players, with 19-year-old João Neves contributing two assists, signaling a promising future for PSG as they adapt to life without their star forward.