"Barcola struck a goal in either half to extend the champions' perfect start to the new season to four victories from four games, though there was the worrying sight of injuries to a number of players including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Lens might have taken a surprise lead early on, the ball falling to Odsonne Édouard from a free-kick but the former Crystal Palace forward unable to keep his effort down. Instead, PSG took the lead after 15 minutes as Vitinha moved the ball to Barcola and the France international took aim before firing right-footed into the bottom corner from outside the box."
"The hosts then suffered an injury blow when playmaker Kvaratskhelia was forced off after half an hour, the Georgia international leaving the field with what looked to be a bruised shin following a challenge by Edouard. Having played on for more than 20 minutes following the initial challenge, he was eventually replaced by Ibrahim Mbaye. There would be further troubling news for home supporters as Lucas Beraldo and Lee Kang-in were also taken off injured ahead of a tough run of fixtures for their side. The team were already set for a period without Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé who were both injured on France duty."
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Lens 2-0 at the Parc des Princes, moving back to the top of Ligue 1. Bradley Barcola scored in each half, extending PSG's perfect start to four wins from four matches. Vitinha provided the assist for the opening goal, with Barcola firing from outside the box. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was forced off after a challenge that left him with a bruised shin and was replaced by Ibrahim Mbaye. Lucas Beraldo and Lee Kang-in also left the match injured, and Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé remain sidelined from France duty.
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