PSG tames Nantes and remains in the lead before the C1

PSG keeps pace. Three days before the start of their Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Juventus, Christophe Galtier’s players disposed of Nantes this Saturday (0-3), at La Beaujoire, during the sixth day of Ligue 1. A double for Kylian Mbappé, two assists to credit to Lionel Messi and a goal from Nuno Mendes. The account is good for Parisians, leaders in the Ligue 1 standings after this game.

Although Nantes got off to a strong start (10th) and Lafont seemed set for a new recital against Paris (14th), as in last February’s victory against the Rouge et Bleu (3-1), the visitors quickly took the in front thanks to the inevitable Mbappé (0-1, 18th), perfectly served by Messi. Kombouaré may have claimed a foul from Sarabia, holder in place of Neymar, nothing helped. The Nantes coach also cursed when Mr. Gaillouste awarded a red to Fabio (24th) for a dangerous tackle on Vitinha, hit in the knee and who had to give way to Renato. The fault note of the day for Galtier and the Parisians, who continued to dominate without forcing, with Messi who was close to 2-0, countered by Appiah (0-1 MT).

Fabio sees red, Mbappé sees double

At 10 against 11, the mission seemed complicated for the Canaries. Especially since they quickly conceded a second goal, again the work of Mbappé, again with Messi in the pass (0-2, 54th). And this after validation of the Var. Unplayable “KM”, which thus joined “Ney” at the top of the ranking of the top scorers of L1 with seven achievements. Which Mbappé was rubbing with Pallois (56th), the latter depriving the world champion of the hat-trick on his line (60th). Mbappé was quick to give way to Neymar (62nd), just to not pull the rope before the Champions League and the reception of Juventus on Tuesday, at the Parc des Princes. Remember that the Nantes also play in Europe, with a clash against Marcelo’s Olympiakos on Thursday, in the Europa League. Lafont still had the opportunity to shine (65th, 83rd), but the Nantes goalkeeper was beaten on the deflected shot from the incoming Mendes (0-3, 68th), following a post from Neymar. The mass was said… The intensity fell a little thereafter. Normal given the changes on both sides and the European program. We left it there (0-3 final score).

With this success, Paris (re)takes control in the Ligue 1 standings, with the same number of points as OM (16) but a better goal difference (+18 against +10), pending the result of Lens on Sunday (13 pts, +8) and the late match of OL (13 pts, +10). Nantes is in 10th place (6 pts). To be continued on Sunday, the last seven matches of this sixth trick, starting with Montpellier-Lille at 1 p.m. The program will end with a derby which promises to be hot between Nice and Monaco, at the Allianz Riviera (8:45 p.m.).