Gio Reyna kept up his strong run in Ligue 1, scoring the opening goal for Strasbourg in a 3‑1 defeat to Paris Saint Germain on Saturday. The 23‑year‑old, who joined the French club from Borussia Mönchengladbach in the off‑season, struck in the 17th minute with a low shot that slipped past PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov after a slight deflection. The goal gave Strasbourg a 1‑0 lead at half‑time, but the hosts were undone by three unanswered goals in the second half, ending the match with a loss.
Reyna’s goal was the first of his seventh Ligue 1 appearance for Strasbourg. He had already found the net in a 6‑2 win over Troyes the previous month and has been a regular starter for the United States during the recent international break, adding two assists in four matches for the national team. Despite a recent history of fitness problems, he has been a consistent presence for both club and country.
Strasbourg now sit 12th in the league after dropping points in their last three outings. Reyna, however, remained upbeat after the game, saying the team could take many positives from the performance. “If we had played other teams in the league like we played tonight, we would have come away with three points and we’re very happy right now,” he told reporters. “We just have to keep going and put the last two games that maybe weren’t as good behind us and use this mentality and the way we played today as the standard of what we should do every week.” He added that the experience would help the club win more matches as the season progresses.
The match also saw PSG coach Luis Enrique start with a lineup that included Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi on the bench, likely in preparation for the Champions League clash with Barcelona. Dembélé missed a penalty in the 72nd minute, but Illya Zabarnyi equalised five minutes later, and Dembélé almost secured a win with a late header before Doué sealed the victory in stoppage time. Reyna praised his teammates for their teamwork in the first 70 minutes, noting the difficulty of facing a squad that has been among the world’s best over the past two seasons.
With the loss, Strasbourg remains in the lower mid‑table, while PSG’s win keeps them firmly in the top tier of Ligue 1. Reyna’s goal and the team’s spirited display suggest that Strasbourg will look to build on this experience in their upcoming fixtures, aiming to climb the standings as the season continues.