PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-2 win at last-place Metz that highlighted the strength of its flourishing youth academy. Teenage forward Ibrahim Mbaye,

Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a hard-fought 3-2 win at lowly Metz on Saturday.Lens can return to the Ligue 1 summit if they beat Nice -- who have lost eight straight games in all competitions -- on Sunday.

El campeón defensor Paris Saint-Germain regresó a la cima de la Ligue 1 el sábado con una victoria 3-2 ante Metz que destacó la

Paris Saint-Germain haven’t been as dominant as usual this season. A tie against Athletic Club in midweek was their latest slip-up. They’ve dropped points six times since the start of October. Injuries have been an issue, but as the 5-0 thumping of Rennes showed, they can still be a real handful.

Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Metz and Rennes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

This Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain faces Metz at the Stade Saint-Symphorien (kick-off at 7 pm, CET) for Matchday 16 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. And as before every match, here’s a look at the Parisians’ opponent.

Quentin Ndjantou scored his first PSG goal, and Ibrahim Mbaye provided two assists in the 3-2 win.

Goncalo Ramos, Quentin Ndjantou and Desire Doue were all on the scoresheet, as Paris Saint-Germain beat Metz 3-2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.