Ousmane Dembélé stars as PSG extend lead with comfortable win over Toulouse
Ousmane Dembélé scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain tightened their grip on the Ligue 1 title race with a 3-1 victory over Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on Friday. Gonçalo Ramos added a late third for the champions, who moved four points clear at the summit after second-placed Lens dropped points earlier in the weekend.
Dembélé opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a superb volley into the top corner, showcasing the form that has made him a Ballon d'Or contender. The French international doubled his tally just ten minutes later, turning home from close range after a corner from Lee Kang-in was flicked on by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Toulouse briefly leveled through Rasmus Nicolaisen following an error by PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, but the visitors rarely threatened thereafter.
The result underscored a dominant performance from Luis Enrique's side, who controlled over 75 percent of possession and created a host of chances. Dembélé saw a potential hat-trick goal ruled out for offside in the second half, while substitute João Neves also went close. Ramos finally sealed the points in stoppage time, tapping in after good work on the right flank.
For Dembélé, the brace marks a continuation of his influential season. Since arriving from Barcelona on a free transfer in 2023, the winger has overcome early injury struggles to become a pivotal figure in the French capital. His current contract runs until 2026, and according to reports from L'Équipe, PSG are already exploring the possibility of an extension given his central role in their project.
The win extends PSG's unbeaten run in the league to 12 matches as they pursue a domestic double, with a Champions League quarter-final also on the horizon. For Toulouse, who remain mid-table, the performance highlighted the gulf in quality between the sides, with manager Carles Martínez Novell unable to engineer a sustained challenge despite a spirited first-half response.
With the title now firmly in their sights, PSG can approach their European commitments with confidence, knowing their domestic duties are being handled with minimal fuss. The form of Dembélé, in particular, provides a significant boost as the season enters its decisive phase, with the 26-year-old appearing back to his electrifying best.
