Paris Saint-Germain tightened their grip on the Ligue 1 title race with a narrow but controlled 1–0 victory over Le Havre.

With 81% possession in the opening stages, PSG pinned the hosts deep inside their own half, moving the ball with patience and precision. The breakthrough arrived in the 37th minute when Bradley Barcola rose to meet a perfectly weighted delivery from Lee Kang-in, guiding a header beyond the goalkeeper. It proved to be the only goal of the evening — but it was enough.

While the Parisians dictated the tempo, Le Havre remained in contention thanks largely to an inspired performance from goalkeeper Mory Diaw. A product of the PSG system, Diaw produced a string of outstanding saves, denying both Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes.

The defining moment of his personal showcase came in the 79th minute. After PSG were awarded a penalty, Désiré Doué stepped up, only to see his effort superbly saved. Diaw later revealed he had studied Doué’s technique from a recent match against Liverpool, correctly anticipating the direction of the strike.

2025-26, France - Ligue 1

Le Havre - PSG 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: Barcola B., 37 (0:1)

Le Havre: Diaw M.; Lloris G.; Seko; Zouaoui (Koffi, 62); Zagadou (Kechta, 84); Pembele (Doucoure F., 61); Gourna-Douath (Samatta, 84); Ndiaye R.; Boufal (Quetant, 71); Ebonog; Soumaré
Substitution: Doucoure F. (from 61); Koffi (from 62); Quetant (from 71); Kechta (from 84); Samatta (from 84)
Bench: Mpasi; Youte Kinkoue; Mosengo; Mambimbi
Yellow Cards: Pembele 31; Doucoure F. 84; Ebonog 87

PSG: Safonov M.; Hakimi; Zabarnyi; Lucas Hernandez; Vitinha F.; Kvaratskhelia (Mbaye, 71); Fernández Dro (Mendes N., 61); Zaire-Emery; Pacho; Lee Kang-in (Doue D., 61); Barcola B.
Substitution: Mendes N. (from 61); Doue D. (from 61); Mbaye (from 71)
Bench: Chevalier L.; Marin R.; Beraldo L.; Marquinhos; Ramos G.