How did PSG edge past Angers in Ligue 1 thriller?

Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 1-0 in a Ligue 1 game at Parc des Princes on Friday thanks to a goal by Fabian Ruiz in the second half.

The reigning treble winners weren’t at their best, but this is PSG’s second straight 1-0 win to start the domestic season, which gives them a strong base for the battles ahead. PSG had the ball most of the time, but they had a hard time turning that into clear chances. When Joao Neves was fouled in the box, they had their best chance of the first half.

Ousmane Dembele, who scored 35 goals last season, missed the penalty kick, which kept Angers in the game. Desire Doue almost scored with a curling shot, but it wasn’t until five minutes into the second half that the first goal came. Ruiz skilfully put the ball in the far corner after Doue’s blocked pass dropped nicely for him.

Ruiz kept being a threat the whole time. He missed by a hair and subsequently hit the post with a deflected shot, showing how good he is at attacking. Luis Enrique’s team didn’t show much of their customary flare, but they did enough to get three important points and keep their perfect start to the league season.

Fabian Ruiz commented after the win, “We have to keep going like this.” It’s very vital that we think about balance. This was my first goal of the season, and it’s all about keeping that balance. The game was also an emotional goodbye for Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was sung to by fans after the game.