Zabarnyi's Goal Turns the Match: PSG Secures Comeback Victory Over Strasbourg in Ligue 1

In the seventh round of the French Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain secured a comeback victory over Strasbourg, turning the tide of the match in the second half. Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi played a key role in the Parisians' comeback, as his goal in the 77th minute served as the starting point for a series of productive actions by the visitors. The match ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of Luis Enrique's team, who managed to bounce back after conceding an early goal and turn it into a commanding win in the finale.

Reyna's Early Strike and Hosts' Lead Before Halftime

Strasbourg started the match more actively and took the lead as early as the 17th minute. Giovanni Reyna shifted from the right flank into the penalty area and shot into the near corner; the ball ended up in the net after a deflection off Lucas Hernandez. The Parisians tried to equalize quickly, but the hosts managed to maintain their minimal lead until halftime, withstanding the opponent's pressure in the first 45 minutes and preventing the visitors from tying the score.

Second Half: PSG Pressure and Dembele's Missed Penalty

After the break, Luis Enrique's team noticeably increased their pressure on Strasbourg's goal. In the 72nd minute, the Parisians got a great chance to restore parity, but Ousmane Dembele failed to convert a penalty. The missed spot-kick did not stop the visitors: the Parisians continued to look for ways to the hosts' goal and created dangerous moments near the opponent's penalty area, ramping up the pressure.

Zabarnyi's Goal That Turned the Match Around

The turning point came in the 77th minute. Ousmane Dembele delivered a cross from the right flank to the far post, where the Ukrainian defender found himself right in front of the goal and put the ball into the net. For the 24-year-old Zabarnyi, this goal was his first of the 2026/27 season for the Parisian club. The Ukrainian's accurate strike changed the course of the meeting and gave confidence to the visitors, initiating the comeback.

Late Rout: Dembele and Doue Finish Off Strasbourg

Already in the 85th minute, Dembele made up for his missed penalty by scoring PSG's second goal and putting the visitors ahead. The final result was set in stoppage time: in the 90+3rd minute, Desire Doue scored the Parisians' third goal, securing the comeback victory. The match ended 3:1 in favor of Paris Saint-Germain.

Context: The Ukrainian Footprint in European Football

The victory over Strasbourg became another confirmation of PSG's squad depth and the team's ability to turn matches around with Luis Enrique's support. Zabarnyi's goal — his first of the current season — highlights his role in the Parisians' defensive and counter-attacking schemes. It is worth noting separately that in the same context, Ukrainian players continue to attract attention: earlier, Yehor Yarmolyuk received the first red card of his career in a Brentford match.