Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday, thanks to two goals scored during stoppage time at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The reigning French and European champions appeared set to suffer a second consecutive league loss after falling behind 2-0, but managed a late comeback to earn a valuable point.

Lille took the lead midway through the first half when Hakon Haraldsson scored with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, following a clever assist from veteran striker Olivier Giroud. The home side appeared to have secured victory when Dilane Bakwa, making his debut on loan from Nottingham Forest, added a second goal in the 84th minute, curling a shot into the top corner.

However, PSG’s resilience saw them fight back with two goals in stoppage time. The comeback was initiated by Vitinha, who scored from outside the box in the first minute of added time. The equalizer followed nearly four minutes later, when captain Marquinhos headed in a corner delivered by Vitinha. The final goal came in the dying moments of the match, ending what had seemed a likely defeat for the Parisian club.

This result means PSG remain winless in their Ligue 1 campaign, having now dropped more points after two matches than they had at the same stage last season. Despite the draw, the team’s late fightback was seen as a sign of character by Marquinhos. “It is never finished against PSG,” he said, highlighting the team’s strong mentality and ability to come from behind.

Lille, under new Italian coach Davide Ancelotti, who watched the game alongside his father Carlo Ancelotti—the current Brazil manager—were left frustrated to be denied a league victory over PSG for the first time since 2021. The home side also recently sold promising teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City for an initial fee reportedly around 100 million euros ($117 million), signaling a period of transition.

For PSG, notable absences included French World Cup star Ousmane Dembele, who was omitted from the squad and given time off by manager Luis Enrique following substitution in the previous match, and Bradley Barcola, who was not involved ahead of a high-profile transfer to Liverpool. Ferran Torres, newly signed from Barcelona, made his first Ligue 1 start after scoring twice as a substitute in the opener against Rennes.

With the season still in its early stages, PSG will look to convert their fighting spirit into victories, while Lille aim to build on a promising start under their new coach.