Joao Neves scored a hat-trick, including two overhead kicks and a long-range stunner, as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Toulouse 6-3 in a thrilling Ligue 1 match. PSG scored three goals in the opening 15 minutes for the first time in their history. Toulouse fought back with goals from Charlie Cresswell, Yann Gboho, and Alexis Vossah, but PSG’s clinical finishing secured the victory. The match featured two saved penalties by PSG’s goalkeeper and highlighted PSG’s impressive away scoring record.
In a Ligue 1 encounter that will be remembered for its sheer excitement and attacking football, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious with a 6-3 win over Toulouse. The match, held at Stadium de Toulouse, was dominated by the brilliance of Joao Neves, who scored a stunning hat-trick to propel the European champions to their third consecutive league victory this season.
The game exploded into life right from the kickoff, with PSG displaying ruthless efficiency in the opening exchanges. Joao Neves set the tone with two incredible overhead kicks within the first 15 minutes. Sandwiched between Neves' acrobatic goals was a superb finish from Bradley Barcola, who found the net from a tight angle. This early blitz marked a historic moment for PSG, as it was the first time they had scored three goals in the first quarter of an hour of a match.
Ousmane Dembele extended PSG's lead to 4-0 with a confidently taken penalty just after the half-hour mark. However, Toulouse managed to pull one back before halftime through Charlie Cresswell, offering a glimmer of hope to the home fans.
Toulouse then had a golden opportunity to further reduce the deficit when they were awarded a penalty after Nuno Mendes fouled Aron Donnum. Cristian Casseres stepped up to take the spot-kick, but PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier produced a fine save. However, the drama didn't end there, as Chevalier was deemed to have encroached, and Toulouse were given a second attempt. Remarkably, Casseres was once again denied, failing to convert from the penalty spot for the second time.
Early in the second half, PSG were awarded a penalty of their own when Djibril Sidibe committed a rash foul on Barcola. Dembele once again stepped up and made no mistake, restoring PSG's four-goal advantage.
The highlight of the match undoubtedly came when Joao Neves completed his hat-trick with a sublime long-range effort. His stunning strike made it 6-1 to PSG and capped off a memorable individual performance.
Despite the scoreline, Toulouse refused to give up and mounted a late comeback attempt. Goals from Yann Gboho and Alexis Vossah added some respectability to the scoreline and gave the home supporters something to cheer about.
Data Debrief: Nine-Goal Thriller
Toulouse had aspirations of starting their Ligue 1 season with three consecutive wins for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Although they ultimately fell short, they gave PSG a tough fight, particularly with their late consolation goals.
The statistics reveal a closer contest than the scoreline suggests. Toulouse managed 14 shots compared to PSG's 13, and they had six shots on target compared to PSG's eight. The expected goals (xG) tallies were also relatively close, with Toulouse registering 2.23 xG compared to PSG's 2.55.
However, PSG's clinical finishing proved to be the difference. Joao Neves rightly earned the headlines for his outstanding performance, while Dembele showcased his composure from the penalty spot. In contrast, Casseres will rue his missed penalties at the other end.
Luis Enrique's PSG have now scored in each of their last 12 away games in Ligue 1, netting an impressive 38 goals in the process. This is their longest scoring streak since January to September 2021.
Joao Neves' hat-trick was a historic achievement, marking the first of his senior career and the first by a central midfielder for PSG in Ligue 1.
3 – Paris SG have scored three goals in the first quarter of an hour of a match for the first time in their history in all competitions. Remarkable. #TFCPSG pic.twitter.com/Er7UpbRhOF
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) August 30, 2025