Paris Saint-Germain delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Montpellier HSC in a thrilling Ligue 1 clash at Stade de la Mosson, with Gonçalo Ramos emerging as the star of the night. The Portuguese striker’s sensational hat-trick propelled the reigning champions to a convincing win, snapping their recent two-game losing streak in the league. Meanwhile, Montpellier, languishing at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table, fought valiantly but could only muster a single goal, courtesy of Tanguy Coulibaly.
From the opening whistle, PSG showcased their attacking prowess, despite head coach Luis Enrique opting to rest key players following their midweek Champions League semi-final triumph over Arsenal. The Parisians struck first in the 44th minute when Senny Mayulu capitalized on a defensive error to slot home the opener, sending the visitors into the break with a 1-0 lead.
The second half belonged to Ramos. Just four minutes after the restart, the 23-year-old forward doubled PSG’s lead with a clinical finish. Ten minutes later, he converted a penalty to make it 3-0, showcasing his composure under pressure. Ramos sealed his hat-trick in the 65th minute, pouncing on a rebound to bury his third goal of the night. His performance underscored PSG’s depth and firepower, even with a rotated squad.
Montpellier responded in the 64th minute when Coulibaly fired home a well-taken strike, briefly igniting hopes of a comeback for the home side. However, the goal proved to be a mere consolation as PSG’s defense, marshaled by Marquinhos, held firm to secure the three points.
Key Moments and Match Stats
44’: Senny Mayulu opens the scoring for PSG.
49’: Gonçalo Ramos nets his first of the night.
59’: Ramos converts from the penalty spot.
64’: Tanguy Coulibaly pulls one back for Montpellier.
65’: Ramos completes his hat-trick.
Match Stats (Montpellier vs. PSG):
Possession: 30.7% (Montpellier) vs. 69.3% (PSG)
Shots on Goal: 4 (Montpellier) vs. 8 (PSG)
Shot Attempts: 9 (Montpellier) vs. 10 (PSG)
Corner Kicks: 5 (Montpellier) vs. 4 (PSG)
Saves: 4 (Montpellier) vs. 3 (PSG)
The victory strengthens PSG’s grip on the Ligue 1 summit, with the Parisians boasting 81 points and a 22-point lead over their closest rivals. Already crowned champions, PSG will look to maintain their momentum when they face AJ Auxerre on May 17, 2025, at Parc des Princes.
For Montpellier, the defeat further highlights their struggles, with the team rooted to 18th place and facing the looming threat of relegation to Ligue 2. The hosts will need a miracle to turn their season around, starting with their next fixture against Auxerre on May 17, 2025.
PSG’s emphatic win sends a clear message to their rivals in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League, where they are set to compete in the final later this season. Ramos’ breakout performance could signal a changing of the guard in PSG’s attack, especially with key players like Ousmane Dembélé potentially sidelined. For Montpellier, the loss underscores the urgent need for a tactical overhaul if they are to avoid the drop.
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