Upset! Paris 0-1 Loss to Lens Misses French Super Cup, K77 Is the Real Core, Stop Hype on Dembele

In the early morning of August 17, Beijing time, the 2026 French Super Cup witnessed a shocking upset at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Despite having an extra player for most of the game, Paris Saint-Germain unleashed 22 shots but found no net, falling 0-1 to Lens who played with ten men. The loss denied Paris the season's first trophy and also snapped their streak of four straight Super Cup titles.

Thauvin's Quick Strike and Antonio's Red Card Make the Match Full of Drama

In the 32nd minute, Lens launched a sharp counterattack. Udol sent a low cross into the box, and Paris defender Digne missed his mark. Captain Thauvin arrived at the far post and easily poked the ball into the net to give Lens the lead. Just seven minutes later, the situation changed dramatically. Lens defender Kylian Antonio was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Akliouche's ankle. Paris had a man advantage for the remainder of the match but could not find a way through.

In stoppage time of the first half, Doué's fierce shot from a tight angle hit the crossbar, and Paris missed a golden chance to equalize. In the second half, Paris continued to besiege Lens's goal, but their attack lacked the final touch. In the 75th minute, Fabian Ruiz scored a goal, but VAR ruled it out for offside.

Mendes Loses His Cool and Gets Sent Off, Paris Completely Ruins a Good Situation

The inability to score gradually unsettled Paris players. In the 87th minute, substitute Portuguese full-back Nuno Mendes deliberately elbowed Lens player Scolas in an off-the-ball incident, earning a straight red card. The match returned to a 10 vs 10 situation, and Paris completely lost hope of a comeback. Throughout the match, Paris had 69% possession and 22 shots, but ended up with an embarrassing zero goals.

Fans Heated Discussion: Stop Hyping Dembele, K77 Is the Real Core of Paris!

The upset defeat sparked heated discussions among fans after the match, especially regarding Paris's offensive performance. Despite Dembele and Kvaratskhelia taking turns to attack, the final finish was always lacking. One fan bluntly said: "Stop praising Dembele. It was K77 (Kvaratskhelia) who came to Paris and won the Champions League, so K77 is the real core of Paris!"

From the statistics, Paris's star-studded lineup seemed ineffective against Lens's defensive wall. Dembele had a one-on-one chance in the 80th minute but blasted his shot wide, missing the best opportunity to equalize. Kvaratskhelia created several threats but was tightly marked and could not convert them into goals.

Lens Wins French Super Cup After 9 Years, Paris Needs to Wake Up

This is Lens's first ever French Super Cup title, and it is also the first time since 2017 that a French Cup winner has won the Super Cup, ending a 9-year drought. For Paris, this loss exposed their shortcomings in breaking down defenses and emotional management. A star-studded lineup does not guarantee victory. How to stay calm and improve attacking efficiency when playing against ten men will be a tough problem for Enrique to solve.

As the new Ligue 1 season is about to kick off, whether Paris can quickly adjust their form and regain their winning rhythm will be the focus of fans' attention.

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