"PSG dominated the first half, but Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Leon was in inspired form. He made a double save to deny Barcola in the second minute, before keeping out a header from Goncalo Ramos and close-range attempts from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahim Mbaye. Barcola went close for Luis Enrique's side again after the break, driving forward with the ball before dragging his shot wide of the left post, while Danny Namaso struck narrowly over the bar at the other end."
"Data Debrief: Vitinha pulls the strings Despite the best efforts of Leon, it was a deserved win for PSG. The visitors produced 1.93 expected goals (xG) from 16 shots to Auxerre's 0.27 from eight attempts, none of which were on target. Barcola was a constant threat throughout, registering the most shots in the match (five), but Vitinha also made a huge impact for Luis Enrique's men."
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 1-0 victory over Auxerre courtesy of Bradley Barcola's 79th-minute goal. Ousmane Dembele played Barcola through on a rapid counter-attack that produced the decisive finish. PSG dominated possession and chances, but Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Leon produced several key saves, including a double stop and a header denial. Substitutes Desire Doue and Dembele influenced the game after the hour, with Doue missing a gilt-edged chance before Barcola converted. PSG registered 1.93 xG from 16 shots versus Auxerre's 0.27 from eight, while Vitinha led chances created, touches, passes and interceptions.
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