Paris Saint-Germain did just enough - again. The champions beat newly-promoted Troyes 1-0 at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, November 7, 2026, thanks to Illia Zabarnyi's 39th-minute header - to make it 11 consecutive wins in all competitions and go into the international break three points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
Zabarnyi headed in Senny Mayulu's cross from a quickly-taken corner by Desire Doue to break the deadlock, and despite missing a host of big chances, PSG held on against a brave Troyes side who had a late equaliser disallowed for offside.
According to AFP's match report, "Illia Zabarnyi scored the only goal of the game as a weakened Paris Saint-Germain claimed an unspectacular 1-0 win over Troyes in Ligue 1 on Saturday to make it 11 consecutive victories in all competitions." [Source: AFP]
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PSG 1-0 Troyes - Match Summary
PSG came into this game on fire. Six goals away at Villarreal in the Champions League in midweek, 10 wins in a row, and top of Ligue 1. But Luis Enrique was without a host of stars - Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Nuno Mendes, Akliouche and captain Marquinhos all injured, Hakimi rested, Joao Neves on the bench.
Troyes came in 16th, in the bottom three, and without an away goal since August 29. But they made PSG work for it. As reported by PSG.fr, "Thanks to a goal from Illia Zabarnyi, Paris Saint-Germain deservedly beat ESTAC on Saturday evening (1-0) in their Ligue 1 Matchday 10 fixture." [Source: PSG]
But PSG were wasteful. Seven big chances created, one goal scored. Since the start of 2023-24, this is the fourth time a team has created at least seven Opta-defined big chances but only scored one goal in a Ligue 1 game - and all four times it was PSG.
Inside 39 minutes, PSG were ahead. Troyes never equalised.
| PSG 1-0 Troyes | Ligue 1 2026/27 - Matchday 10 |
|---|---|
| Stadium: Parc des Princes, Paris | Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Goals: Zabarnyi 39' / - | Man of the Match: Illia Zabarnyi |
| Result: PSG 1st, 3 points clear, 11 straight wins | Troyes: 16th, in bottom three, no away goal since Aug 29 |
Match Timeline - How Zabarnyi Saved PSG
4' - CLOSE! Mayulu Hits The Bar
PSG start fast. Vitinha slips Senny Mayulu through after only four minutes, Mayulu's strike is tipped by Hillel Konate onto the top of the crossbar. Early warning for Troyes.
34' - BOOKED! Zabarnyi Yellow Card
Zabarnyi picks up a needless booking after a worrying opening half-hour. Defensively brittle - but he is about to make amends.
38' - CLOSE! Ferran Misses Again
Ferran Torres misses his second big chance before half-time. Doue plays him in, Ferran fires across goal and wide. PSG are wasteful.
39' - GOAL! PSG 1-0 Troyes - Illia Zabarnyi
The breakthrough. As per PSG.fr: "The resulting corner was taken quickly, with Illia Zabarnyi meeting Senny Mayulu's cross to open the scoring with a header (1-0, 39')!" Doue takes the corner quickly, Mayulu crosses to the far post, Zabarnyi powers his header in. His second Ligue 1 goal of the season - already his highest tally in a single league campaign.
50' - CLOSE! Ripart Misses For Troyes
Troyes almost equalise right after the restart. Renaud Ripart latches onto Antoine Mille's through-ball, but drags his effort wide of Matvey Safonov's goal. Huge let-off for PSG.
65' - CLOSE! Ferran Header Wide
Ferran misses his third big chance. A glancing header from Doue's cross drifts just wide of the post. PSG should be 3-0 up.
83' - DISALLOWED! Maronnier Equaliser Ruled Out
Heartbreak for Troyes. As per AFP: "Troyes saw Renaud Ripart put a great chance wide before Lucas Maronnier had a late effort disallowed for offside." Safonov spills Dermane Karim's drive, Maronnier reacts quickest and tucks it away - but the offside flag goes up. PSG survive.
Full-Time: PSG 1-0 Troyes
PSG win again. 11 in a row. Troyes lose again.
Tactical Analysis - Why PSG Won Without Being At Their Best
1. Set-Pieces Saved PSG Again
PSG have now scored 15 goals from set-piece situations in all competitions this season - nine from corners, three from indirect free-kicks, one each from a throw-in, a direct free-kick and a penalty. This goal came from a quickly-taken corner - Doue to Mayulu to Zabarnyi. When open play is not working, set-pieces win games.
2. Zabarnyi - From Villain To Hero
Zabarnyi had a worrying first half-hour - booked, defensively brittle. But he made amends with the winning goal. As reported by Get French Football News, Zabarnyi "made amends for it by scoring the game's deciding goal." Two goals in five Ligue 1 games this season - one fewer than he managed across the first six seasons of his career combined.
3. Ferran's Wastefulness Kept Troyes In It
Ferran Torres missed three big chances - two before half-time, one header in the second half. If Ferran scores one of them, PSG win 3-0 and cruise. Instead, Troyes stayed in the game until the 83rd minute.
4. Troyes Were Brave - But Toothless
Troyes grew into the game, they had chances through Ripart and Maronnier, they did not look out of their depth - as defender Adrien-Mehdi Monfray said after the game: "We didn't look out of our depth." But they have not scored away from home since August 29 - and that is why they are in the bottom three.
Player Ratings - PSG vs Troyes
| Player | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Illia Zabarnyi | 8 / 10 | Winning goal, Man of the Match, redeemed himself |
| Senny Mayulu | 8 / 10 | Assist for Zabarnyi, hit bar early, bright |
| Desire Doue | 7.5 / 10 | Quick corner, created 3 big chances |
| Hillel Konate | 8 / 10 | Impeccable in Troyes goal, kept them in it |
| Ferran Torres | 5 / 10 | Missed 3 big chances, wasteful |
| Matvey Safonov | 6.5 / 10 | Spilled shot for disallowed goal, otherwise solid |
Ligue 1 Standings - After PSG 1-0 Troyes
This win keeps PSG top - and alone at the summit.
As reported by AFP: "Zabarnyi's header restored their three-point cushion over Paris FC at the top of the table." Paris FC had won 1-0 away to Auxerre earlier on Saturday thanks to Lassine Sinayoko - and for two hours, PSG and Paris FC shared top spot.
That means:
- 1st - PSG: 23 points from 10 games, 3 points clear, 11 straight wins in all comps
- 2nd - Paris FC: 20 points, surprise challengers
- 16th - Troyes: 8 points, in bottom three, no away goal since Aug 29
PSG go into the international break alone at the top, with a three-point lead, and with 11 consecutive wins. That is championship form - even when they are not at their best.
What This Win Means
1. For PSG - Winning When Not At Their Best: PSG were without Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, Mendes, Marquinhos, Akliouche. They missed 7 big chances. They still won. That is what champions do - win ugly.
Before this win, PSG had already shown they can win in Europe - just like in Mainz 1-2 Bayern Munich: Kimmich and Karl Keep Bayern Top, where the champions ground out a win away from home without being at their fluid best.
2. For Zabarnyi: Two goals in five Ligue 1 games - already his best season. The Ukrainian defender is becoming a goal threat from set-pieces.
3. For Troyes: Brave, organised, unlucky with the disallowed goal - but still in the bottom three. They need to score away from home - they have not done it since August 29.
4. For Paris FC: The surprise of the season. Second place, 20 points, pushing PSG. The Paris derby is going to be huge.
What's Next?
PSG go into the international break top of Ligue 1, three points clear. When Ligue 1 returns, PSG visit Nantes on Saturday, November 22, while Troyes host Le Havre on the same weekend.
Before this win, PSG had beaten Villarreal 6-0 in the Champions League - but this win over Troyes was different: workmanlike, professional, and without reaching their fluid best. As shown in Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Le Fee Penalty Sinks Sluggish Blues, the best teams in Europe are all dropping points this season - PSG are the exception.
One thing is clear: the Ligue 1 title race - PSG vs Paris FC - is going to be a Paris derby for the title.
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FAQ - PSG vs Troyes
What was the score of PSG vs Troyes?
PSG won 1-0 at the Parc des Princes.
Who scored for PSG?
Illia Zabarnyi in the 39th minute from Senny Mayulu's cross.
How many wins in a row for PSG?
11 consecutive wins in all competitions.
Where are PSG in Ligue 1?
PSG are 1st on 23 points, 3 points clear of Paris FC.
Where are Troyes?
Troyes are 16th on 8 points, in the bottom three.
Why was Troyes' late goal disallowed?
Lucas Maronnier's 83rd-minute goal was disallowed for offside after Safonov spilled Karim's shot.
When is PSG's next match?
PSG visit Nantes after the international break. Troyes host Le Havre.
Sources & References
All facts, goals, timings and standings in this article were verified against the following trusted sources:
- 1. PSG Official - Match Report: "Paris beat Troyes and go into the break as leaders!" - confirms 1-0 score, Zabarnyi 39' header from Mayulu cross, quickly-taken Doue corner, 11th consecutive win. Read on PSG.fr →
- 2. AFP via Tribune - Match Report: "PSG march on with 11th straight win" - confirms weakened PSG, Zabarnyi header 39', Ripart miss, Maronnier disallowed, Paris FC won 1-0 at Auxerre. Read full report →
- 3. Get French Football News - Player Ratings: "Zabarnyi header hands three-point lead" - confirms Zabarnyi 8.0, Konate impeccable, Troyes no away goal since Aug 29, 7 big chances created. Read ratings →
- 4. Video Source - YouTube: "PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN - ESTAC TROYES (1-0) | Week 10 - Ligue 1 McDonald's 26/27" - full match highlights used for timeline and tactical analysis. Watch on YouTube →
- 5. Ligue 1 Official Standings: Verified via Ligue 1 table on November 7, 2026 - PSG 1st on 23 points, Paris FC 2nd on 20 points, Troyes 16th on 8 points. Check Ligue 1 standings →
Match played at Parc des Princes, Paris on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Goal: Illia Zabarnyi 39'. Final score: Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 ESTAC Troyes. Article written by Global Sport Analysis based on the sources above.
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