Illya Zabarnyi Features as PSG Hit Toulouse for Six in Ligue 1 Thriller

Paris Saint-Germain put on an attacking masterclass as they dismantled Toulouse 6-3 in an action-packed Ligue 1 encounter, with new signing Illya Zabarnyi making his second appearance for the reigning champions. The Ukrainian centre-back, who recently joined from Bournemouth, played the full 90 minutes as PSG.

Young Portuguese sensation João Neves stole the show with a sensational hat-trick — including two stunning bicycle kicks and a long-range rocket. It was a breakout performance for the 19-year-old midfielder, who left fans and pundits alike in awe of his technical ability and confidence.

PSG Shine, But Late Goals Raise Defensive Questions

Despite leading 6-1 at one point, PSG momentarily took their foot off the gas, conceding twice in the dying minutes as Toulouse salvaged some pride with a pair of late goals. The final scoreline — 6-3 — was flattering for the hosts, who were outclassed for most of the match.

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Toulouse - PSG 3:6 (1:4)
Goals: Neves J. P., 7 (0:1); Barcola B., 9 (0:2); Neves J. P., 14 (0:3); Dembele O., 31 (penalty) (0:4); Cresswell C., 37 (1:4); Dembele O., 51 (penalty) (1:5); Neves J. P., 78 (1:6); Gboho, 89 (2:6); Vossah, 90 (3:6)

Toulouse: Restes; Nicolaisen (Kamanzi Warren, 63); McKenzie M.; Cresswell C.; Sidibé Dj. (Edjouma, 63); Methalie; Cásseres Jr; Gboho; Sauer M. (Vossah, 64); Magri (Hidalgo, 70); Dönnum
Substitution: Kamanzi Warren (from 63); Edjouma (from 63); Vossah (from 64); Hidalgo (from 70)
Bench: Haug; Domínguez Alex; Saka M.
Yellow Cards: Dönnum 82

PSG: Chevalier L.; Hakimi; Beraldo L.; Zabarnyi; Mendes N. (Pacho, 46); Vitinha F. (Zaire-Emery, 46); Fabian Ruiz; Neves J. P.; Doue D. (Kvaratskhelia, 63); Dembele O. (Ramos G., 70); Barcola B. (Mbaye, 75)
Substitution: Zaire-Emery (from 46); Pacho (from 46); Kvaratskhelia (from 63); Ramos G. (from 70); Mbaye (from 75)
Bench: Safonov M.; Marquinhos; Lucas Hernandez; Lee Kang-in