PSG’s crew gamers rejoice after Randal Kolo Muani scored his facet’s third purpose throughout the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lille on the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Goals from Goncalo Ramos, Randal Kolo Muani and an personal purpose from Alexsandro Riberio gave the French champions a 3-1 come-from-behind win over Lille.
Paris Saint-Germain got here from behind to beat Lille 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, extending their result in 11 factors as Kylian Mbappe was rested forward of subsequent week’s Champions League tie in opposition to Real Sociedad.
Luis Enrique opted in opposition to taking any dangers with the league’s high goalscorer Mbappe, who was an unused substitute on the Parc des Princes after struggling an ankle damage within the French Cup win over Brest in midweek.
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“We didn’t want to take any chances with him. It made no sense,” Luis Enrique instructed Canal Plus.
“If it had been a final he would have been there. It was smart on both our parts not to make him play.”
“He will be there on Wednesday (against Real Sociedad) without any doubt,” the Spaniard added.
In the absence of the France captain, who might be getting into his closing few months at PSG, the hosts fell behind within the sixth minute when Yusuf Yazici turned in after positive work down the proper from Tiago Santos.
Ousmane Dembele helped convey PSG degree 4 minutes later by stealing the ball from Lille centre-back Alexsandro and squaring for Goncalo Ramos to stroke into an empty web.
Alexsandro was once more at fault shortly after as he sliced Fabian Ruiz’s cross into his personal purpose whereas making an attempt to clear, handing the French champions the lead.
Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier saved his crew within the sport with saves from Marco Asensio, Nordi Mukiele and Randal Kolo Muani, however PSG finally struck once more within the closing 10 minutes.
Bradley Barcola burst free down the left and slid the ball throughout purpose for Kolo Muani to faucet in, finishing an encouraging victory earlier than subsequent Wednesday’s go to of La Real within the first leg of their last-16 encounter.
PSG have been eradicated within the first knockout spherical in 5 of the final seven seasons, and it appears sure that this might be their final probability to win the Champions League with Mbappe, who’s tipped to hitch Real Madrid in the summertime.
Elye Wahi scored his first purpose since November as Lens defeated Strasbourg 3-1 to choose up their third successive win.
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David Pereira da Costa doubled Lens’ lead after Wahi’s opener earlier than Thomas Delaine pulled a purpose again for Strasbourg. Florian Sotoca acquired the third for the hosts on the hour.
Franck Haise’s facet stay sixth however are degree on factors with Lille and Monaco, whereas third-placed Brest are just one level above them.
Nice, in second, tackle Cote d’Azur rivals Monaco on Sunday, whereas Lyon will look to proceed their climb away from the relegation zone once they tackle Montpellier.
Marseille are and not using a win in 5 following Friday’s 1-1 draw at dwelling to Metz, who snapped a seven-match shedding run within the high flight.
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