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PSG rallies past Strasbourg 3-1 after slow start

PSG overturned an early Giovanni Reyna goal to beat Strasbourg 3-1 at Stade de la Meinau, scoring three times in the final 15 minutes.

psg: PSG rallies past Strasbourg 3-1 after slow start

PSG came from behind to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 at Stade de la Meinau on Saturday, October 17, 2026, extending its winning run in Ligue 1.

Giovanni Reyna gave Strasbourg an early lead in the 17th minute, but the PSG squad turned the match around with three late goals.

Illia Zabarnyi equalized in the 77th minute before Ousmane Dembélé put PSG ahead eight minutes later.

Désiré Doué completed the comeback in the third minute of stoppage time.

PSG leaves it late in Strasbourg

Strasbourg started quickly in front of its home crowd and took advantage of its first-half momentum when Reyna found the net.

The goal gave the hosts a 1-0 advantage that remained intact through the interval and deep into the second half.

PSG eventually found its breakthrough with Zabarnyi’s 77th-minute goal, bringing the visitors level with time running down.

Dembélé then completed the turnaround in the 85th minute, shifting the pressure firmly onto Strasbourg.

Doué added a third goal at 90 minutes plus three to seal the result for the visitors.

Match timeline

MinuteEvent
17′Giovanni Reyna scores for Strasbourg
77′Illia Zabarnyi equalizes for PSG
85′Ousmane Dembélé puts PSG ahead
90’+3′Désiré Doué makes it 3-1

Important Ligue 1 points for Paris

The result gives PSG a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 victory after earlier wins over Brest, Marseille and Le Mans.

Paris entered the match in sixth place after six rounds, while Strasbourg was 11th.

Strasbourg had also been difficult to beat at home before the match, with the club unbeaten at the Meinau during the early part of the campaign.

The hosts had collected home results against Lens and Monaco but arrived against PSG after consecutive league defeats to Paris FC and Nice.

PSG’s victory continues a strong run during a demanding stretch of the schedule, with the club also preparing for a Champions League meeting with Barcelona on October 20.

What comes next

PSG will turn its attention to the Champions League before returning to domestic action.

Strasbourg will look to respond in its next Ligue 1 fixture after surrendering its lead in the final stages against the defending French champions.

The match was the seventh-round meeting of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season and was played at the 32,000-plus-capacity Stade de la Meinau.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Strasbourg vs PSG score?

PSG defeated Strasbourg 3-1 at Stade de la Meinau on October 17, 2026.

Who scored for Strasbourg against PSG?

Giovanni Reyna scored Strasbourg’s only goal in the 17th minute.

Who scored PSG’s goals against Strasbourg?

Illia Zabarnyi, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué scored for PSG.

When did PSG take the lead?

Ousmane Dembélé put PSG ahead in the 85th minute after Zabarnyi had equalized in the 77th.

What was PSG’s next major fixture?

PSG was scheduled to face Barcelona in the Champions League on October 20, 2026.

Fact-Checked: The match date, competition, venue, lineup context and official fixture information were checked against Ligue 1 and Paris Saint-Germain sources, while the final score and scoring sequence were corroborated by current match reports. ([psg.fr](https://www.psg.fr/matchs/football-masculin/20262027/strasbourg-vs-paris-2026-10-17?utm_source=openai))

Disclaimer: Match details reflect the reported full-time result from October 17, 2026, and standings may change as the Ligue 1 round continues.

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