PSG – Paris FC

The latest news on the Paris Derby is dominated by yesterday’s high-stakes match and the upcoming rematch in the cup. Here is the breakdown of what’s happening right now:

1. Match Recap: PSG 2–1 Paris FC (Jan 4, 2026)
PSG maintained their chase for the Ligue 1 title with a hard-fought win at the Parc des Princes.

The Goals: Désiré Doué opened the scoring just before halftime. Paris FC’s Willem Geubbels leveled from the penalty spot in the 51st minute, but Ousmane Dembélé responded almost immediately (53rd minute) with a deflected shot to secure the three points.

The Atmosphere: The match was charged with tension. PSG fans displayed a massive tifo reading “Paris, it’s ours,” highlighting that despite the 36-year gap since their last league meeting, the rivalry remains fierce.

League Standing: With this win, PSG sits just one point behind league-leaders Lens.

2. Immediate Rematch: Coupe de France
The two teams won’t have much time to cool off. They have been drawn against each other in the Coupe de France Round of 32.

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026.

Venue: Parc des Princes (PSG will host again).

3. Big Picture: The “Red Bull” Revolution at Paris FC
The news cycle continues to focus on Paris FC’s transformation under the Arnault family (LVMH) and Red Bull.

The Project: With Jürgen Klopp now acting as a consultant for the Red Bull football group, Paris FC is being positioned as a “clean” alternative to PSG’s star-heavy model, focusing on the massive pool of youth talent in the Paris suburbs.

Infrastructure: Paris FC is settling into Stade Jean-Bouin this season, putting them directly across the street from PSG and creating a true “neighborhood rivalry.”