Ousmane Dembélé’s decisive goal guided Paris Saint-Germain to a 1-0 victory over AS Monaco in the Trophée des Champions on Sunday, securing the club’s first trophy of 2025.
“The tests will come. This win will give us a lot of confidence, it will push us,” said the French forward after the match, reflecting on the team’s momentum heading into a busy month.
January presents significant challenges for PSG, with crucial Ligue 1 fixtures against AS Saint-Étienne, RC Lens, and Stade de Reims. Additionally, they’ll face Espaly in the Coupe de France Round of 32. However, it’s the UEFA Champions League encounters that are front of mind, particularly the upcoming clash with Manchester City on January 22.
Dembélé didn’t mince words when discussing the team’s priorities. “We all have our minds on Manchester City, but before that, we have to win our matches,” he told reporters, underscoring the urgency and focus surrounding their Champions League ambitions as they aim to overcome early struggles in the competition.
