PSG beat Nice at the Parc des Princes (2-1) on Saturday October 1, during the 9th day of Ligue 1. But it was slow! It took a good game from Neymar and two goals from Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé to clinch the three points and take control of the championship.
PSG, not in rhythm, complicated the task
A superb free kick signed by Messi. At 20 meters, in the axis. Child’s play for the Argentinian prodigy who brushed the ball from the left to go around the wall. The Nice goalkeeper, K. Schmeichel, could not do anything. This is perhaps the only action that the Parisian supporters will remember from the first half. PSG led by the smallest of scores until the 47th minute of play.
On returning from the locker room, a feverish defense was surprised by a cross from Y. Atal, who managed to find G. Laborde. The Niçois allows his team to equalize on one of his first shots against the Parisian goal.
Hugo Ekitike missed the opportunity
Holder in place of K. Mbappé, the young Parisian will not have been able to seize the opportunity offered by the Galtier staff, who wanted to rest the legs of some of his stars given the looming calendar. At game time, only two shots on target for Paris, only one who scored for Nice. K. Mbappé enters in place of H. Ekitike.
It will be necessary to wait for the 83rd minute of play, to witness a dazzling performance from K. Mbappé, well served by Vitinha. Galtier’s men regain the lead. The well-placed flat foot of the native of Bondy allows him to join Neymar at the top of the scoring charts.
This eighth victory in nine days, frustrating given the level of play provided by the team, still allows PSG to regain first place in Ligue 1 ahead of OM. Paris makes sure to be at the top of the standings at the end of this 9th day of the championship.
Next match Wednesday, October 5 in Lisbon against at Benfica for the 3rd day of the Champions League.