PSG vs Lens: Match Recap, Player Ratings

PSG Secures 3-1 Victory Over Lens with Mbappé and Asensio as Scorers – The PSG triumphed over Lens with a score of 3-1 during the 3rd round of Ligue 1.  Here are the ratings provided by the editorial team.

PSG is gradually finding its form with an assertive midfield and a cohesive team. The progress was evident against Lens on Saturday. After a slightly challenging first 30 minutes, PSG took the lead with a goal from Asensio and doubled it with a goal from Mbappé.

Towards the end of the match, Mbappé scored PSG’s third goal in the box, with the ball being deflected twice before hitting the net. Lens managed to score a consolation goal towards the end. The final score was 3-1, marking PSG’s first victory of the season, and it was achieved in style.

PSG Lineup: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez (Danilo, 83rd) – Zaïre-Emery (Soler, 86th), Ugarte, Vitinha – Dembélé (Ruiz, 80th), Asensio, Mbappé.

Substitutes: Navas, Tenas, Danilo, Kurzawa, Ndour, Ruiz, Soler, Gharbi, and Ekitike.

Lens Lineup: Samba – Gradit, Danso, Médina – Frankowski (Le Cadrinal, 46th), Abdul Samed (Spierings, 46th), Diouf (Pereira da Costa, 83rd), Machado – Thomasson (Wahi, 58th), Fulgini (Guilavogui, 74th) – Sotoca.

Substitutes: Leca, Spierings, Haidara, Khusanov, Le Cardinal, Pereira da Costa, Sishuba, Wahi, and Guilavogui.

Goals: Asensio (1-0, 44th, assisted by Zaïre-Emery), Mbappé (2-0, 52nd, assisted by Hernandez), Mbappé (3-0, 90th, assisted by Ruiz), Guilavogui (3-1, 95th).

Player Ratings: Donnarumma 5 – Hakimi 6, Marquinhos 7, Skriniar 7, Hernandez 7 – Zaïre-Emery 8, Ugarte 9, Vitinha 7 – Dembélé 7, Asensio 6.5, Mbappé 7.