Top 3 PSG Matches That Defined 2024: A Year in Review

The year 2024 was a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with memorable victories and defining moments for Paris Saint-Germain. From triumphs in domestic competitions to thrilling battles on the European stage, 2024 showcased the growth of the team under Luis Enrique's leadership, and the start of a new era for the club on and off the pitch. As the club continues its quest for glory, we look back at the three most significant matches that shaped PSG's journey this year, each a testament to their resilience, tactical brilliance and unyielding ambition.

Top 3 PSG games in 2024

1. Barcelona 1 v 4 PSG (16th April 2024)

Certainly a night PSG fans will remember for a long time! After loosing the first leg 3-2 at home, Paris Saint-Germain travelled to Barcelona aiming to overturn their deficit and qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League. However, Raphinha opened the score for his side after 12 minutes and seemed to end all hopes of qualification for Luis Enrique's men. But Ronald Araújo's red card completely changed the game opening more space for Paris front three who enjoyed it. The rest of the night is now history, ending with a 4-1 victory with goals from Ousmane Dembélé against his former team just before half-time, a long range goal from Vitinha to put both teams level on aggregate and a Kylian Mbappé brace to punch PSG's ticket to the semi-finals of the biggest European competition.

2. PSG 4 v 1 Lyon (21st April 2024)

Just a few days after qualifying for the semi-finals of the Champions League, Paris welcomed the Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes. A perfect occasion to clinch their 12th Ligue 1 title against a worthy opponent. For this game, Luis Enrique opted to rest his usual starters with Mbappé and Dembélé taking place on the bench, while Gonçalo Ramos was given the chance to shine. And the Portuguese did. The former Benfica player scored a brace in a game completely dominatated by Les Parisiens. All five goals of this games were scored in the first half, enough to enjoy the fruit of all their efforts during the last Ligue 1 campaign that saw Paris lift their record extending 12th national title.

3. PSG 2 v Lyon 1 (25 May 2024)

Lyon again! In Kylian Mbappé’s last game with a PSG shirt before leaving for Real Madrid, Paris defeated OL 2-1 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy at Lille. After a wonderful run, in the cup, Luis Enrique's team succesfully lifted their second national title of the season after their Ligue 1 title earned against the same side. Goals from Dembélé and Fabian Ruiz proved to be enough for Paris for their 15th Coupe de France trophy.