Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola Inspires Comeback Victory To Extend Ligue 1 Lead

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Bradley Barcola's late goal secured a 2-1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain over Lens, extending their lead at the top of Ligue 1 by 10 points. After falling behind to M'Bala Nzola's first-half strike, Fabian Ruiz equalised for PSG before Barcola clinched the win. This result marked PSG's first comeback win after trailing at half-time since October 2021 against Lille.

PSG have maintained an impressive unbeaten streak in away league games, now reaching 33 matches without a loss. This run is second only to AC Milan's record of 38 consecutive away games unbeaten between 1991 and 1993 in Europe's top five leagues. The team's resilience on the road has been a key factor in their current success.

Lens struggled against teams in the upper half of the table during the first half of the Ligue 1 season. They failed to secure a win in nine such encounters, managing only four draws and suffering five defeats. In contrast, PSG have excelled against top-half teams, collecting 25 out of a possible 27 points.

The match saw Lens take an early lead when Goduine Koyalipou's corner found Nzola, who scored past Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 36th minute. However, PSG responded with determination. Just before the hour mark, Barcola set up Ruiz for an equaliser, and with only minutes left, Barcola himself scored the decisive goal.

This victory highlights PSG's ability to perform under pressure and secure crucial points even when trailing. Their dominance in Ligue 1 continues as they aim to maintain their position at the summit of French football.