Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a breathtaking goal in Ligue 1 that is already being hailed by fans and pundits as a potential contender for the FIFA Puskas Award. The stunning strike came during PSG’s 3-0 win over Lille at the Parc des Princes, a performance that saw Dembélé score twice, including an outrageous lob finish that left supporters in awe.
A moment of pure genius
The goal arrived shortly after the hour mark in the match and was a demonstration of calm execution under pressure. Following a fluid PSG attack, Dembélé received the ball on the edge of the penalty area with defenders closing in. Instead of firing a routine shot, he manipulated the ball with exquisite control, sidestepping two defenders before deftly chipping the ball over the onrushing Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer into the net. The audacity, precision and technical quality of the lob instantly lit up social media as fans dubbed it a “goal of the year” moment.
Context of the match
Dembélé had already opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a composed finish to put PSG in front. His second, the remarkable lob, effectively sealed the game before substitute Bradley Barcola added a third late on to wrap up a comprehensive victory for the hosts. The result lifted PSG to the top of the Ligue 1 table, strengthening their title credentials.
Puskas buzz and fan reaction
The goal quickly became the talking point of the match and was shared widely across social platforms. Supporters and analysts alike likened the finish to examples of classic Puskas contenders, praising both the technical difficulty and the vision required to execute it under match conditions. While the Puskas Award process is competitive, Dembélé’s strike has been widely discussed as one of the most spectacular scored so far this season.
Continued excellence from a top talent
Dembélé’s performance against Lille underlined his evolution at PSG as a decisive attacking force. Already in strong form this season, the French international has become central to his team’s offensive threat, blending creativity with clinical finishing. If this lob strike ends up being nominated for the Puskas Award, it would add another highlight to what has been an impressive campaign for the Ballon d’Or winner.
