A few days after qualifying for the Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain confirmed their state of grace against Stade Brestois during the 33rd day of Ligue 1. If Luis Enrique hoped “a great match” for the last of the season at the Parc des Princes, the capital club finally settled for the bare minimum: a 1-0 victory at the end of an evening marked by the 10th anniversary of the Collectif Ultras Paris and the official presentation of the new home jersey. Substitute at the kick-off of this PSG-Brest, Désiré Doué celebrated his 100th appearance under the (new) tunic of Paris Saint-Germain in the most beautiful way.
A decisive entry
Entering on the hour mark after 60 sluggish minutes from the capital club, the former Rennais, in fact, liberated his team, offering in the process a decisive victory in the title race. Quickly in sight, the one who oscillated between the right wing, the axis and a relay midfield position continued to hurt a Brest defense that had until then been well established. Always so technically accurate and determined to make his evening even more symbolic, the French number 14 first distinguished himself by hitting the SB29 rearguard, while perfectly directing the game, like this sublime cross towards Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Wanted by his partners, mobile and in the right tempo – like the entrants – the 1m81 right-hander finally liberated the Parc des Princes in the final moments. After a new wave of Parisian shots, the Golden Boy struck, eliminated two opponents and followed up with a clear shot into the small net which deceived the helpless Coudert (1-0, 83rd). Acclaimed when he entered the game, adored during his celebration, Doué thus allowed PSG to secure (almost) the club’s 14th French champion, which has a six-point lead and a 15-goal lead on goal average over RC Lens.
Doué is in heaven
Present at the Ligue 1+ microphone after this snatched success, the hero of the evening logically savored: “It’s great. We remained serious from start to finish. It’s very important to win at home. It’s wonderful to make my 100th match for Paris Saint-Germain. Thanks to the supporters who pushed us all season, also away from home. It was important to finish well”launched the young French football prodigy. A few minutes later, during his visit to the mixed zone, the French international (6 caps, 2 goals) detailed this dream evening a little more. “It was very important to win, we played a very serious match, we had a good state of mind. If we can be champion tonight, we want to be, we know that there is this goal difference but we will have to go to Lens with the same seriousness, with the desire to win and the same against Paris FC..
And to add: “Personally, it’s nothing but happiness, I’m flourishing here, I’m progressing and I hope to play many, many more matches with Paris Saint-Germain. Among the notable moments since my arrival, there is obviously this Champions League final without hiding anything but there are also other moments, on a daily basis, I thrive on going to training, playing with my players, we are a real collective and that’s why I have been playing football since I was little. I am very happy and I want to continue to progress and grow here”.
As a reminder, since his debut in the City of Lights, Désiré Doué has won 1 Champions League (2025), 1 Intercontinental Cup (2025), 1 UEFA Super Cup (2025), 1 Ligue 1 (2025), 1 Coupe de France (2025) and 2 Champions Trophies (2025, 2026), all while compiling 29 goals and 26 assists decisive. Nominated for the UNFP trophy for best prospect in Ligue 1, Doué is also the most successful player born in 2005 or later since the 2024-2025 season in Ligue 1 with 21 direct contributions (12 goals and 9 assists). He is ahead of Matias Fernandez-Pardo (19) and Malick Fofana (12). A major asset for PSG, more than ever on the way to signing a new historic season.
