Doué shortlisted for Champions League goal of the week
After a standout display against Manchester City, Désiré Doué is among the nominees for the Champions League goal of the week. No PSG player was, however, nominated for the Player of the Week award.
Key takeaways
- Désiré Doué is shortlisted for the Champions League goal of the week after his performance against Manchester City.
- He finished a first-half team move and then provided an assist to Ousmane Dembélé.
- The goal-of-the-week nominees are Doué, Zechiël (Feyenoord), Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) and Samu (FC Porto).
- No PSG player was nominated for the Champions League Player of the Week award.
Match sheet
Manchester City 2 – 4 Paris Saint-Germain
· Ligue des champions · League Phase · Etihad Stadium
- 13' Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 15' Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 32' Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 53' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — goal
- 61' Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) — yellow card
- 62' Maghnes Akliouche (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 69' Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain) — yellow card
- 75' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — goal
Standings Ligue des champions : 1er, 9 pts (3 j.)
Désiré Doué has been included among the candidates for the Champions League goal of the week following his notable performance in the clash with Manchester City. The young PSG forward, number 14 and winner of the 2025 Golden Boy, shone in the first half by finishing an excellent team move before turning provider for Ousmane Dembélé.
Shortlisted for Champions League goal of the week
The 21-year-old's goal is therefore on a short list of strikes up for a public vote, alongside efforts from Zechiël (Feyenoord), Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) and Samu (FC Porto). Fans are invited to choose their favourite from these four options.
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PSG not represented in Champions League Player of the Week
On the individual awards front, no representative from PSG was named for the Champions League Player of the Week trophy. The selection for that prize notably pits a former player of the club, who netted a hat‑trick for Liverpool against LASK (6-3), against Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) and Nicolo Tresoldi, who also scored a hat‑trick in Club Brugge's 4-3 win over Inter.
Doué's international form and impact
Doué's nomination comes after an international break during which the French international had shown good form, and confirms the young forward's rise within the Paris squad. His inclusion among the nominees for goal of the week highlights his ability to make an impact in big European games and to be decisive both in finishing and in creating opportunities.
Voting for the best goal remains open to the public, who can decide between these different strikes.
Your questions, our answers
Is Doué shortlisted for the Champions League goal of the week?
Désiré Doué has been included among the candidates for the Champions League goal of the week following his notable performance in the clash with Manchester City.
Are there PSG players nominated for the Champions League Player of the Week?
No representative from PSG was named for the Champions League Player of the Week trophy.
What highlights Doué's nomination?
His nomination comes after an international break during which the French international had shown good form and confirms the rise within the Paris squad.