Paris Saint-Germain secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Reims in Ligue 1 action at Stade Auguste-Delaune on April 26 (Korean time), with South Korean star Lee Kang-in delivering a standout performance. The midfielder netted the opener and provided a key assist, propelling PSG to second place in the standings.
Lee Kang-in’s Decisive Contributions
Lee Kang-in opened the scoring in the 7th minute of the first half with a composed finish after latching onto his own perfectly weighted through ball. He evaded a challenge from Reims’ Luka Boudia and rifled a low shot into the bottom corner, showcasing exceptional ball control under pressure.
Moments later, the 24-year-old turned provider. After Achraf Hakimi capitalized on Lee’s precise pass to make it 2-0, PSG maintained dominance. Hamza’s late consolation effort for Reims in the 29th minute proved futile as the visitors held firm for the clean-sheet win.
Reims Coach Heaps Praise on Lee
Reims head coach Frédéric Bompard lauded Lee’s impact post-match. “Lee Kang-in, one of the biggest national team stars at PSG, delivered the decisive goal with remarkable composure. His precise ball control turned the contest into a team triumph,” Bompard stated. He highlighted Lee’s role in securing the result despite early threats.
Impressive Season Stats and Ratings
Lee Kang-in has been in scintillating form this 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, netting three goals in the league and one in the UEFA Super Cup for a total of four. Across all competitions, he boasts four goals from three league outings.
Advanced metrics underline his dominance: 90-minute 1 goal-1 assist tally, 96% pass accuracy (65/68), three key passes, and seven recoveries. He earned a player rating of 8.9, second only to Boudia (9.0).
PSG, with 22 wins, three draws, and five losses (69 points), trail leaders by one point but lead third-place Rennes by six. They face Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on April 29.
Lee partners compatriot Kim Min-jae at PSG, forming a potent Korean duo drawing widespread attention.
