Ousmane Dembele fires warning shot to PSG rivals after statement win over Marseille

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a thunderous response to their critics on Sunday night, dismantling Marseille 5-0 in Le Classique as Ousmane Dembele stole the spotlight with a performance that echoed far beyond Ligue 1.

Dembele dazzles as PSG reclaim top spot

The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner produced a masterclass, scoring twice to propel PSG back to the summit of the Ligue 1 table ahead of Lens.

Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in, along with a Facundo Medina own goal, completed a dominant display, but it was Dembele who defined the night.

His second strike quickly became the talking point. Starting from a seemingly harmless position near the right touchline, the France international glided past two Marseille defenders before unleashing a sublime outside-of-the-foot finish.

Social media erupted, with fans immediately tipping the effort as a potential Puskás Award contender — another highlight in a season that has seen Ousmane Dembele score nine goals in 22 appearances across all competitions.

Signs of PSG finding their rhythm

Despite storming to a treble last season, PSG have endured an uneven 2025–26 campaign under Luis Enrique. A failure to secure a top-eight Champions League league-phase finish, an early Coupe de France exit to Paris FC, and a tight title race with Lens have raised questions about their consistency.

Yet the emphatic nature of the Marseille win suggests momentum may finally be building. PSG looked sharper, more cohesive, and ruthless — traits that were occasionally missing earlier in the season.

“We’re back”: Ousmane Dembele sends a clear message

After collecting the Man of the Match award, Dembele made PSG’s intentions unmistakably clear.

“It’s a special match for all Parisians,” he told reporters. “We were determined to play a great game and send a message to everyone: we’re back, and in this second half of the season, we’re going to do everything to win everything.”

With knockout football approaching and the Ligue 1 title race finely poised, Ousmane Dembele’s words — and his performance — serve as a warning. PSG may not have been flawless so far, but on this evidence, their rivals have been put firmly on notice.