PARIS (AP) — Ousmane Dembele scored a stoppage-time winner as Paris Saint-Germain beat Monaco 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy on Sunday. The highly anticipated match between the two French football giants did not disappoint, with both teams putting on a show for the packed stadium. The Champions Trophy, which is the French equivalent of a Super Cup, is an annual association football competition held in France, contested by the winners of the previous season's Ligue 1 and Coupe de France.
The stage was set for an exciting encounter, with Monaco looking to dethrone the reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. The match got off to a cautious start, with both teams feeling each other out in the opening minutes. As the half wore on, PSG began to assert their dominance, with their star-studded lineup creating numerous scoring opportunities. However, the Monaco defense held strong, and the two teams went into the halftime break scoreless.
The second half saw more of the same, with PSG pushing hard for the opening goal. The introduction of Ousmane Dembele in the 61st minute proved to be the turning point in the match. Dembele, who has been in fine form of late, brought a new level of energy and pace to the PSG attack. As the clock ticked down, it seemed as though the match was destined for a penalty shootout, with neither team able to find the back of the net.
But then, in the first minute of stoppage time, Dembele struck. A beautifully crafted PSG move ended with Dembele slots home the winner, sending the PSG faithful into raptures. The goal sparked wild celebrations, both on and off the pitch, as PSG secured the Champions Trophy with a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
In other Ligue 1 action, Marseille routed Le Havre 4-1, with all the goals coming in the second half. The win sees Marseille move up to second place in the table, behind only PSG. It was an impressive performance from Marseille, who will be looking to build on the momentum generated from this convincing victory.
Overall, it has been an exciting start to the French football season, with both PSG and Marseille showing why they are considered among the top teams in the country. The win for PSG in the Champions Trophy is a testament to the team's strength and depth, and sets them up nicely for their upcoming Ligue 1 campaign.
As for Dembele, his match-winning goal will only serve to heighten expectations surrounding the talented young player. With his pace, skill, and finishing ability, Dembele is certainly one to watch in the upcoming season. The future certainly looks bright for both Dembele and PSG, and football fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating their next match.