João Neves, Sidibé & Benfica: Top Performers & Flops

On the occasion of the third day of Ligue 1, PSG offered a very spectacular victory in Toulouse (3-6). Find the tops and flops of this meeting.

TOPS

João Neves Magistral

«This is my first hat -trick, I will remember it forever. ” Questioned by Ligue 1+João Neves did not hide his joy at the end of the meeting. The Portuguese midfielder made an almost perfect performance against Toulouse (6-3 victory), on the lawn of the Stadium. Always as important in the midfield, he was the main craftsman of the perfect start of his team. With a double inscribed during the first quarter of an hour, on two superb chains control chest-bicyclette. Evening hero, the 20 -year -old has completed this evening with a latest gem, deceiving remains of a sublime strike at the entrance to the surface. Great art.

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Dembélé is launched

Mute since the start of the season, Ousmane Dembélé has found a smile. And the net of the nets. The French international opened his counter by scoring a double this Saturday. Two goals on penalties, transformed with a lot of composure in front of a helpless leftover. A week after his failure against Angers, the favorite at the next Ballon d’Or quickly reacted. In the game, he was precious in particular thanks to his dropouts which sucked the Toulouse defense several times. The player trained in Rennes appeared in legs but finally gave up his place at the end of the match, after feeling a discomfort behind the left thigh. Worried a few days before the French team gathering?

An exemplary stadium

At 0-3 in favor of the visiting team at the end of the first quarter of an hour, many stadiums would have resigned themselves. Or worse, would have turned against their team. But despite the meeting scenario, the Téfecé was able to count on the total support of the Stadium throughout the game. At a closed windows for the reception of the Parisian Ogre, the Occitan speaker did not give in to give voice and did not fail to celebrate the goals of his team, while the fate of the meeting was already folded. An exemplary Toulouse audience. And fair play. Released at the end of the match, Ousmane Dembélé joined the bench under a good ovation. Pitchouns fans have joined forces with the many PSG supporters present in the stands to applaud the great performance of the Paris scorer.

FLOPS

Toulouse falls on earth

Euphoric after having imposed on the first two days, in Nice (0-1) then against Brest (2-0), the Toulousains fed great ambitions at the kick-off of this gala match. But reality quickly caught up in Téfecé. Lower on all levels, the Occitans experienced a nightmarish match start, with three goals conceded from the first quarter of an hour. Hopes quickly gave way to helplessness. Balled for a very large part of the match, the Toulouse only existed during the Parisian release at the end of each half.

Sidibé suffering

Waterproof during the first two days, the Toulouse defense shattered against PSG. Djibril Sidibé suffered particularly. Holder at the right piston post, the former Monegasque quickly seemed exceeded. Like the second Parisian goal, where Barcola’s speed left it on the spot. In enormous difficulty in his corridor, he did not know how to use his experience and brought anything on the offensive level. A ordeal until it was released shortly after the hour of play.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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