Dembélé Strikes Late as PSG Win French Champions Trophy

• Ousmane Dembélé’s stoppage-time strike secures PSG’s 11th French Champions Trophy in 12 seasons.
• PSG dominate possession but struggle against Monaco’s resilient goalkeeper Philipp Köhn.
• The match, initially planned for Beijing, was relocated to Doha’s Stadium 974 due to venue changes.

Ousmane Dembélé’s injury-time strike secured Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 victory over AS Monaco in the French Champions Trophy on Sunday, held in Doha.

Despite struggles in front of goal, a combination of Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Köhn’s stellar saves and PSG’s poor finishing kept the match on edge until Dembélé converted a decisive cross in the 92nd minute.

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The win marks PSG’s 11th French Champions Trophy title in 12 years, underscoring their domestic dominance.

Originally scheduled for August 8 in Beijing, the match was relocated to Doha after Chinese authorities called it off. Qatar’s Stadium 974, a venue from the 2022 World Cup, hosted the game, albeit with a less-than-full attendance.

Luis Enrique’s side, already 10 points clear in Ligue 1 after a strong season finish, sought to begin another treble-winning campaign.

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PSG showcased dominance throughout the match, with Desire Doué, Vitinha, and Lee Kang-in testing Köhn, while Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche and Vanderson also threatened.

In the final moments, Fabian Ruiz broke down the left wing, delivering a low cross for Dembélé to seal the victory, ensuring PSG lifted the trophy in dramatic fashion.

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