Paris Saint-Germain traveled to the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps, aiming to do what only AS Monaco had achieved this season—defeat AJ Auxerre. Instead, the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 0-0 draw, as Auxerre maintained their impressive home form.
The result adds to Auxerre’s unbeaten streak at home, which now stands at five matches. During this run, they have claimed significant victories against OGC Nice, Stade Rennais, and Stade Brestois, making the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps one of the toughest venues for visiting teams this season.
Donovan Léon Delivers a Masterclass
Auxerre’s goalkeeper Donovan Léon was the standout performer, delivering a man-of-the-match display to deny PSG repeatedly. The 32-year-old made an astounding 11 saves, including two critical interventions in the dying moments of the game, ensuring Auxerre held onto a valuable point. His exceptional efforts earned him a rare perfect ’10’ rating from L’Équipe.
Léon’s performance was central to Auxerre’s ability to frustrate PSG’s attackers, who struggled to find a way past the in-form shot-stopper. His composure and sharp reflexes were crucial in a match that required Auxerre to dig deep defensively.
PSG’s Finishing Woes Persist
Despite dominating the game and creating numerous scoring opportunities, PSG once again faced issues with their finishing. Manager Luis Enrique chose to focus on the positives, praising his team’s intensity in the second half. “We increased our rhythm and created more chances. The result doesn’t reflect the match. I have nothing to criticize,” he said in his post-match comments.
Enrique acknowledged the need for more precision in front of goal but offered no immediate solutions. “We are creating plenty of opportunities, but we must improve our finishing. There’s no magic fix—only hard work,” he explained.
While PSG remain atop Ligue 1, the draw marked a second consecutive game without a win, leaving room for improvement as they aim to sharpen their attacking edge.
