The Le Havre AC Vs PSG lineups confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain fielded a formidable and experienced starting eleven in Normandy on Saturday 28 February 2026, with winger Bradley Barcola’s 37th-minute goal — assisted by Kang-in Lee — proving the sole difference at Stade Océane in front of 23,569 fans as the Parisians extended their dominance at the top of Ligue 1 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
Le Havre made life uncomfortable for a PSG side that was denied a penalty conversion late in the second half, with Désiré Doué missing from the spot in the 79th minute, but the hosts ultimately lacked the cutting edge to trouble Matvei Safonov’s goal.
The three points kept Luis Enrique’s side firmly on track for a dominant Ligue 1 title defence, highlighting the enormous quality gap between the French champions and the division’s mid-table clubs.
Starting Lineups For Le Havre AC Vs PSG
Le Havre AC Starting XI
| # | Player | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Mamadou Diaw | GK | |
| 29 | Stanley Zagadou | CB | Sub off 84′ |
| 15 | Arouna Seko | CB | |
| 4 | Gautier Lloris | CB | |
| 32 | Timothée Pembélé | RWB | YC 31′, Sub off 61′ |
| 26 | Steve Ebonog | CM | YC 87′ |
| 19 | Loïs Gourna-Douath | CM | Sub off 84′ |
| 18 | Yassine Zouaoui | CM | Sub off 62′ |
| 14 | Rindra Ndiaye | AM | |
| 17 | Sofiane Boufal | LW | Sub off 71′ |
| 45 | Ibrahima Soumaré (c) | ST |
Le Havre Substitutes Used
| Player | On | Note |
|---|---|---|
| F. Doucouré | 61′ | YC 84′, Replaced Pembélé |
| E. Koffi Vinette | 62′ | Replaced Zouaoui |
| K. Quetant | 71′ | Replaced Boufal |
| Y. Kechta | 84′ | Replaced Gourna-Douath |
| M. Samatta | 84′ | Replaced Zagadou |
PSG Starting XI
| # | Player | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Matvei Safonov | GK | |
| 2 | Achraf Hakimi (c) | RB | |
| 6 | Illia Zabarnyi | CB | |
| 51 | Willian Pacho | CB | |
| 21 | Lucas Hernandez | LB | |
| 33 | Warren Zaïre-Emery | CM | |
| 17 | Vintinha | CM | |
| 27 | David Fernández | CM | Sub off 61′ |
| 19 | Kang-in Lee | RW | Assist 37′, Sub off 61′ |
| 29 | Bradley Barcola | LW | Goal 37′ |
| 7 | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | ST | Sub off 71′ |
PSG Substitutes Used
| Player | On | Note |
|---|---|---|
| N. Mendes | 61′ | Replaced Hernandez |
| D. Doué | 61′ | Penalty missed 79′, Replaced David Fernández |
| I. Mbaye | 71′ | Replaced Kvaratskhelia |
Match Officials
| Role | Official |
|---|---|
| Referee | Marc Bollengier |
| Fourth Official | Geoffrey Kubler |
| VAR | Romain Lissorgue |
| Assistant VAR | Pierre Gaillouste |
Key Moments And Tactical Breakdown In Le Havre AC Vs PSG
Barcola’s winner was a moment of individual brilliance, capitalizing on a well-weighted through ball from Kang-in Lee on the left flank before finishing with composure past Diaw.
Le Havre’s most notable defensive contribution came from their collective shape and set-piece organization, but the Norman side were ultimately punished for failing to create sustained pressure on Safonov’s goal throughout the contest.
Kvaratskhelia, despite being withdrawn just past the hour mark, showed flashes of the mercurial form that made him one of the Ligue 1 season’s most talked-about attacking talents following his high-profile arrival from Napoli.
For Le Havre, the home defeat continued a challenging Ligue 1 campaign against top-half opposition, underscoring the difficulty of sustaining top-flight status in France’s increasingly competitive first division.
The match reinforced PSG’s status as Ligue 1’s dominant force — even without a full-strength lineup, Luis Enrique’s side possesses sufficient depth and individual quality to grind out crucial victories in Normandy and beyond.
