League schedule and injuries needed for 'Lee Kang-in to start' → Even that was replaced... PSG secures 1-0 narrow victory, on the verge of five consecutive league titles

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South Korea national team forward Lee Kang-in (25, Paris Saint-Germain) started the match but failed to leave a strong impression.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Brest 1-0 in their home match at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on the 11th (Korean time) in Round 33 of the 2025-2026 French Ligue 1. With this victory, PSG recorded 23 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses (73 points), bringing them within reach of five consecutive league titles.

Second-place Ligue 1 team Lens currently holds 21 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses (67 points). PSG needs just one draw in their remaining two matches to secure the league title. In fact, even if PSG loses both remaining matches, their championship prospects would not be significantly affected. PSG currently holds a goal difference of +44, while Lens has +29. For Lens to overturn this, they would need to win both remaining matches by a large margin.

On this day, Lee Kang-in started as a right-sided attacker. However, he was substituted out in the 53rd minute of the second half, becoming the first player to be replaced. During his 53 minutes on the pitch, he recorded 52 touches, 2 successful dribbles (67% success rate), a 90% pass completion rate (27 successful passes out of 30 attempts), and one shot. He also served as the team's dedicated corner kick taker, attempting seven corners.

Notably, Lee Kang-in showcased brilliant individual skills in the late first half on the right flank, overcoming intense pressure from two opposing defenders.

Football statistics platform H2H gave Lee Kang-in a rating of 6.47, while another statistics platform FootMob awarded him a rating of 6.7. These were not particularly high or standout evaluations.

Since joining PSG, Lee Kang-in has frequently been excluded from big matches such as the UEFA Champions League (UCL). This season, PSG advanced to the UCL final after defeating the "giant" Bayern Munich (Germany) in the semi-finals, aiming for back-to-back titles on the "dream stage." However, Lee Kang-in missed both the first and second legs of the semi-finals. He has primarily been deployed in league matches against relatively weaker opponents, serving to reduce the physical burden and fatigue of the starting lineup. This match was no different.

French football market site Foot Mercato also reported on this day: "PSG manager Luis Enrique, facing a shortage of injured players, set up a 4-3-3 formation. He deployed Droy Fernandez, Lee Kang-in, and Fabian Ruiz in midfield." Amidst this situation, transfer rumors regarding Lee Kang-in continue to circulate. He is being linked with English Premier League clubs including Tottenham and Chelsea.

On this day, Desire Doué, who came on as a substitute for Lee Kang-in, scored the winning goal. In the 37th minute of the second half, PSG unleashed a barrage of shots but struggled against the opponent's physical defense. However, Doué, who collected the ball near the penalty area, made a quick dribble forward and fired a low, powerful shot into the net.

Thanks to this, PSG maintained a one-goal lead until the final moments and secured three points. According to H2H, Doué received a rating of 7.37. The highest rating of the match went to PSG right-back Senny Mayulu. Mayulu played the full 90 minutes, recording four shots, a 90% pass completion rate, two successful dribble breakthroughs, and four tackles. His outstanding performances in both attack and defense earned him a rating of 8.66.

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