Ligue 1: PSG does the job against Nantes but does not reassure before Dortmund

Continuation of the 15th day of Ligue 1 this Saturday evening with PSG hosting FC Nantes at the Parc des Princes. A few days before a very important match in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, the Parisians had to be focused to do the job in the championship, while Monaco had won a little earlier in the day. For this meeting, Luis Enrique proposed new training with several surprising changes. Yet suspended against Dortmund, Ousmane Dembélé was on the bench this Saturday evening just like Kolo Muani, Ramos and Asensio. Kylian Mbappé started at the forefront of the attack with Barcola and Kang-in Lee. The Bondynois also worried his people during the warm-up after suffering a slight injury. Nothing serious in the end despite the intervention of the trainers. And his first opportunity after 15 seconds of play was enough to reassure the Parisian supporters. But PSG’s first act was not very exciting. We had to wait for an exploit from Bradley Barcola, so far discreet, to see the nets shake. The former Lyon player was at the end of a great strike to deceive Lafont (1-0, 41st). With confidence then, he got another opportunity and especially made great differences on his left lane while Nantes, disciplined, lacked precision in the last gesture.

When we returned from the locker room, the match started at a completely different pace. The people of Nantes returned with better intentions and with much more intensity in the races. This pushed the Parisians back, but also offered more space to Mbappé and Barcola who did not go far from the double in this match (51st). But it was ultimately Nantes who managed to equalize. From a corner well struck by Mollet, Egyptian striker Mostafa Mohamed placed a powerful header which left Arnau Tenas, holder with the suspension of Donnarumma, no chance (1-1, 55th). Enough to seriously worry Luis Enrique, helpless on his sidelines and who decided to bring in several players to turn the match around. Warren Zaire-Emery then made his comeback on the pitch after his ankle injury during the last international break. Dembélé also entered as did Asensio and Kolo Muani. As a symbol, it was the former Nantes player who ended up giving victory to his team. After a ball pushed back by Lafont, Kolo Muani took over alone (2-1, 83rd). The score will no longer move. With this victory, PSG does the job and takes 6 points ahead of 2nd, Monaco. The opportunity to build up your confidence (or not) before the decisive match in C1 against Borussia Dortmund.