Dembélé brings PSG back to the top of Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain's #10 Ousmane Dembele (C) evades a tackle from Lille's #23 Aissa Mandi (L) during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lille LOSC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 16, 2026. ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP

Ousmane Dembélé scored twice as champions Paris Saint-Germain climbed top of Ligue 1 on Friday, January 16, with a dominant 3-0 win over Lille at a rainy Parc des Princes.

Surprise packages Lens could return to the summit on Saturday should they win at Auxerre, but PSG coach Luis Enrique will be buoyed by a return to form from his top striker.

Dembélé won the Ballon d'Or last season but has suffered an injury-blighted season so far. His goals, including a stunning lob, on Friday will hearten the PSG faithful, however.

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Dembélé brings PSG back to the top of Ligue 1

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