In an away fixture of the 9th round of the French Ligue 1, Luis Enrique's side faced a situation unusual for a giant: the team conceded the opening goal and was forced to chase the game. The Parisians' away opponent was Le Havre, and this match marked another full 90-minute appearance in the national championship for Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi as part of PSG.
An Early Blow and a Rapid Response
The match started unexpectedly for PSG: in the 18th minute, Josh Maja put the hosts ahead. However, the Parisians quickly gathered themselves and turned the tide of the encounter. In the 26th minute, Mika Godts leveled the score following an assist from Achraf Hakimi, and soon after, the Moroccan defender himself put PSG in front, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Hakimi Scores the First Hat-Trick of His Career
In the second half, PSG completely dominated the pitch, with Achraf Hakimi emerging as the main hero of the match. The Moroccan secured the first hat-trick of his professional career by scoring from a free-kick and finishing off another cross. Senny Mayulu also added his name to the scoresheet, making it a rout and cementing the Parisians' advantage.
Zabarnyi in the Starting Lineup for the Fourth Consecutive Match
The Ukrainian defender was named in PSG's starting lineup for the fourth consecutive national championship match and played the full 90 minutes. According to statistics, Zabarnyi demonstrated high passing accuracy—90 out of 95, which is 95%—while also recording two interceptions, six clearances, and six recoveries, reaffirming his role in the team's defensive structure.
Results and Immediate Prospects
Thanks to this victory, PSG reached 20 points and strengthened their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. The Parisians will play their next match in the Champions League: on November 3, they will travel to face Spanish side Villarreal, with kickoff scheduled for 22:00 Kyiv time.
