Paris Saint-Germain picked up a crucial 1-0 win over Auxerre to move top of Ligue 1 on Friday night, with Bradley Barcola netting the all-important goal on the night.

Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 19, 23/01/2025In what was a difficult test for PSG, the Ligue 1 champions secured three points against Auxerre at the Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps. Bradley Barcola

PARIS (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé put transfer talk behind him and scored a crucial brace for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-0 win over Lille that returned it to the top of Ligue 1 on Friday. French media last week reported that the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner rejected a new contract offer.

A rapid counter-attack in the 79th minute saw Ousmane Dembele play Barcola through on goal, but the winger found the back of the net to move PSG back above Lens, who face Marseille on Saturday

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