Louis Tournellec scores seven times, but Caen lose 28-42 to Paris Saint-Germain
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Palais des Sports in Caen, Caen’s right-back Louis Tournellec scored seven goals against Paris Saint-Germain, but PSG were dominant (28-42).
Key takeaways
- Saturday October 17, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Caen 42-28 at the Palais des Sports de Caen.
- Louis Tournellec, Caen’s 26-year-old right-back (number 26), scored seven goals and was the match’s top scorer.
- PSG goalkeeper Mikkel Lokvist made 17 saves and posted over 50% save rate for much of the game.
- Adam Gnago was unavailable for Caen, making Tournellec the team’s main attacking threat.
- Caen travel to Sélestat on Friday October 23, 2026 for their next league game.
A Paris Saint-Germain dominated night
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Palais des Sports in Caen, Paris Saint-Germain handed Caen a wide defeat (28-42). The Paris club, twelve-time defending champions, quickly took the lead and extended the gap, benefiting from opponents’ mistakes and maintaining intensity throughout the match.
The individual performance of Louis Tournellec
Louis Tournellec, Caen’s 26-year-old right-back wearing number 26, finished as the top scorer of the match with seven goals. He said he was satisfied with his performance while noting a few personal errors to correct. Tournellec had scored five goals the previous week against Nantes and currently averages 4.14 goals per game since joining Starligue, after seven seasons in the lower divisions.
His ability to find ways to score is confirmed: in Proligue, he had accumulated 487 goals over three seasons with Caen. His offensive contribution against PSG stands as a notable individual achievement, even though it was not enough to prevent the opponent’s convincing victory.
Lokvist imperial between the posts for PSG
PSG’s Danish goalkeeper, Mikkel Lokvist, made 17 saves, delivering his best performance of the season. His save percentage topped 50% for a large part of the game, complicating the Vikings’ attempts and contributing to the scoreline’s margin.
Tournellec acknowledged the quality of the Parisian shot-stopper, noting that some of his shots were well placed, but Lokvist still managed to intervene, underscoring the need to keep working to improve.
Team assessment and next fixtures
Gnago’s absence, as he was ruled out, deprived Caen of an important element and positioned Tournellec as the team’s main offensive threat. The Caennais failed to maintain defensive consistency: whenever a small error occurred, Paris Saint-Germain knew how to capitalize and widen the lead, according to local observers.
Caen will return to the league action on Friday, October 23, 2026 with a trip to Sélestat, where Tournellec’s offensive performances will be awaited in an effort to compensate for the difficulties faced against the elite.
Stats and notable facts
- Date and venue: Saturday, October 17, 2026, Palais des Sports de Caen.
- Score: Caen 28-42 Paris Saint-Germain.
- Top scorer: Louis Tournellec (Caen), 7 goals.
- Saves: Mikkel Lokvist (Paris Saint-Germain), 17 saves.
- Notable absence: Adam Gnago (Caen), out injured.
Your questions, our answers
Q: What was the score of Caen against Paris Saint-Germain?
A: The score was Caen 28-42 Paris Saint-Germain, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Palais des Sports de Caen.
Q: How many goals did Louis Tournellec score against PSG?
A: Louis Tournellec scored seven goals during the match.
Q: Which goalkeeper shone for PSG and how many saves did he make?
A: PSG’s goalkeeper, Mikkel Lokvist, made 17 saves.