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Ligue 1 - Gonzalo - Ramos hat trick Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 Montpellier: The perfect resonance between the veteran legend and the youth storm!

8:27am, 14 May 2025【Football】

At 3 am on May 11, the 33rd round of Ligue 1 focus game started at the Ramonson Stadium in Montpellier. Paris Saint-Germain beat Montpellier 4-1 away, and 37-year-old Gonzalo Ramos scored a hat-trick and became the absolute hero of the team's victory. This victory not only ended the gloom of Paris' last four rounds of the league, but also injected new vitality into the suspense of the Ligue 1 championship in a dramatic way.

1. Breakout: A duo of young forces and veteran experience at the beginning of the game, Montpellier took the lead with his home interest. In the 4th minute, Coolibali Jr.'s shot from a small angle from the right side of the penalty area was saved by Paris goalkeeper Turner. This save stabilized Paris's defense line. Subsequently, Paris gradually controlled the rhythm of the game and created opportunities through wing breakthroughs and midfield transmission. In the 43rd minute, Mayulu cut inside the top of the arc from the right and collided with his teammates to hit the wall, volleyed and broke the deadlock, helping Paris lead 1-0. This goal demonstrated the courage and tacit understanding of the young Parisian players in cooperation with the team. The 18-year-old Mayulu said after the game: "This is a wonderful offense. I am very happy with this goal and thank the coach for their trust." In the second half, Paris' offensive firepower exploded in full swing. In the 49th minute, Mbaye made a cross from the bottom of the right, and Ramos pushed the ball near the penalty spot to expand the score to 2-0. Just a few minutes later, Paris got a penalty and Ramos took the penalty and the score became 3-0. Montpellier scored a goal in the 64th minute by Culibaly Jr., but just one minute later, Ramos received a long pass from Turneras, turned around and volleyed at the top of the arc to complete the hat-trick, completely seizing the victory.

2. Tactical Game: Enrique's arrangement and Paris's three-dimensional offense

In this game, Paris coach Enrique continued his 4-3-3 formation, focusing on wing breakthroughs and midfield control. Mayulu's inward shot from the right, Mbayer's cross from the wing and Ramos' sense of smell in the penalty area constitute the trident of Paris' offense. It is worth mentioning that Enrique boldly activated young players in this game. In addition to Mayulu and Mbaye, new stars such as Zaire-Emeri also got the opportunity to play. This "competition instead of training" strategy not only enhances the team's vitality, but also reserves talents for the future.

Montpellier used defensive counterattack tactics to try to create threats through crosses and set pieces. Coolibali's goal came from the melee in the penalty area, but overall, their offense lacks coherence and it is difficult for them to withstand the three-dimensional offensive on the defensive end. After the game, Enrique said in an interview: "This game shows that every minute of wearing a Paris jersey is important, especially for young players."

III. Behind the data: Ramos' milestone and Paris' dominance

Ramos' hat trick is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this game. His three goals came from pushes, penalty kicks and long shots, showing comprehensive offensive ability. Data shows that he is the first 35+ defender to wear a single game in the past decade and is also the oldest hat-trick player in Paris' history. After the game, Ramos said in an interview: "It feels great to enjoy the moment and score as many goals as possible. We will do our best and strive to win the game."

In addition to Ramos, the young players in Paris also performed well. Mayulu's goals and assists, Mbayer's wing breakthrough and Zaire-Emeri's midfield dispatch all contributed to the team's victory. It is worth noting that Paris has a total possession rate of 51%, with 14 shots, of which 7 are aiming. Efficient offensive conversion rate is the key to winning.

Montpellier, although Coolibali Jr. scored a goal, the team's overall performance was sluggish. Their possession rate is only 49%, with seven shots and three shots, and their offensive efficiency is ineffective. In addition, Montpellier scored only 16 points in 32 rounds this season, and was deeply trapped in the relegation zone, and the relegation situation was in danger.

4. Series Outlook: Paris consolidates the top spot, Montpellier's relegation is worrying

After this game, Paris Saint-Germain continued to lead the Ligue 1 standings with 78 points, just one step away from the 12th league championship in team history. They have won all of their last 11 matches against Montpellier, showing absolute suppression against their opponents. Next, Paris will play against Strasbourg and Lons in the league. As long as you maintain a stable performance, the championship will be almost at your fingertips.

Montpellier was trapped in a relegation quagmire. After the loss, they ranked second to last with 16 points, with a 6-point gap from the safety zone. The team's offensive and defensive system collapsed completely, with averaging 2.25 goals per game, setting a record for the worst in team history. Next, Montpellier will face Lille and Angers. If you cannot score points in these games, relegation will be almost a foregone conclusion.