3 – 0
“Kvaratskhelia converts a VAR-awarded penalty to break the deadlock. The move began with a PSG corner that saw Marquinhos' header blocked, before a VAR review at the 11th minute determined a foul had been committed inside the box. Kvaratskhelia stepped up and slotted coolly into the right corner.”
Pivotal“Désiré Doué doubles PSG's lead with a superb right-footed finish into the top left corner from the right side of the box, assisted by Achraf Hakimi. The goal came just moments after Nantes had won a free kick and Abline had forced Safonov into a save at the other end — a rapid swing in momentum that effectively killed the game.”
Pivotal“Kvaratskhelia puts the result beyond any doubt just five minutes into the second half, racing through on a fast break to finish from the centre of the box. The move followed a free kick won by the Georgian on the left wing after Guilbert's foul — the same player who had already been booked — and Kvaratskhelia made no mistake, capping a dominant personal display with his second of the night.”
Pivotal
Paris Saint Germain
Nantes
Outstanding performance
Paris Saint Germain•AttackerParis Saint-Germain were ruthless and utterly dominant at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening, dismantling Nantes 3-0 in a performance that was comprehensive from first whistle to last. The hosts controlled proceedings with 70% possession, completing 733 passes at 91% accuracy, and created the clearer opportunities throughout — a VAR-awarded penalty in the 13th minute set the tone, before Désiré Doué's stunning finish and a Kvaratskhelia breakaway goal either side of half-time made the contest completely one-sided. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was the undisputed standout, netting twice and causing Nantes no end of problems down the left, while Achraf Hakimi's assist for Doué's goal underscored how PSG's wing play tore the visitors apart. For Nantes, currently hovering in the relegation zone, this result deepens their misery — Matthis Abline's second-half effort that Safonov clawed away was a rare bright moment, and three yellow cards told the story of a side that was stretched and frustrated all night. PSG, by contrast, look sharp and ruthless at a crucial stage of the season, with the title race very much on their minds as this convincing win keeps the pressure firmly on their rivals.
How entertaining was this match?
Frédéric Guilbert fouled a player from Nantes.
Désiré Doué of Paris Saint Germain won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ignatius Ganago of Nantes.
Illia Zabarnyi from Paris Saint Germain won a free kick in defense.
Ali Youssif from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Lucas Hernández of Paris Saint Germain.
Senny Mayulu from Paris Saint Germain missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box to the left. The assist came from Désiré Doué after a corner.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after Nicolas Cozza concedes.
Fouled by Beraldo of Paris Saint Germain.
Dehmaine Tabibou from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Ignatius Ganago from Nantes headed the ball from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Substitution for Nantes: Youssef El-Arabi replaces Matthis Abline.
Substitution for Nantes: Chidozie Awaziem replaces Mathieu Acapandié.
Nantes win a corner after Illia Zabarnyi concedes.
New attacking attempt. Bahmed Deuff from Nantes shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but Matvey Safonov from Paris Saint Germain saves it in the top right corner.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mathieu Acapandié of Nantes.
Substitution for Nantes: Bahmed Deuff replaces Johann Lepenant.
Fabián Ruiz's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ibrahim Mbaye provided the assist.
Johann Lepenant from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Lucas Hernández of Paris Saint Germain.
Ignatius Ganago of Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Senny Mayulu from Paris Saint Germain misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high. Beraldo provided the assist.
Substitution for Paris Saint Germain: Ibrahim Mbaye replaces Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Substitution for Paris Saint Germain: Bradley Barcola replaces Ousmane Dembélé.
Substitution for Nantes: Ignatius Ganago replaces Mostafa Mohamed.
Substitution for Nantes: Dehmaine Tabibou replaces Louis Leroux.
Foul committed by Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint Germain.
Nicolas Cozza from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint Germain.
Ali Youssif's header from close range is blocked. The assist came from Frédéric Guilbert, who also headed the ball.
Nantes win a corner after Dro Fernández concedes.
Foul committed by Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint Germain.
Ibrahima Sissoko from Nantes won a free kick on the left wing.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Paris Saint Germain hits the bar with a header from the center of the box. The assist comes from Ousmane Dembélé, who provided a cross after a corner.
Substitution for Paris Saint Germain: Senny Mayulu replaces Warren Zaïre-Emery.
Substitution for Paris Saint Germain: Lucas Hernández replaces Achraf Hakimi.
Substitution for Paris Saint Germain: Fabián Ruiz replaces João Neves.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after being conceded by Frédéric Guilbert.
Ousmane Dembélé's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Beraldo provided the assist.
Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint Germain is called offside.
Achraf Hakimi from Paris Saint Germain had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went wide. The assist came from Dro Fernández after a corner.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after Frédéric Guilbert concedes.
Deiver Machado from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Deiver Machado from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
assist: Ousmane Dembélé
Goal! Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores for Paris Saint Germain with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break. The match score is now Paris Saint Germain 3, Nantes 0.
Frédéric GuilbertYellow CardFrédéric Guilbert of Nantes receives a yellow card for a foul.
Frédéric Guilbert fouled a player from Nantes.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Paris Saint Germain won a free kick on the left wing.
The second half begins with Paris Saint Germain leading Nantes 2-0.
The first half ends with Paris Saint Germain leading Nantes 2-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Nantes win a corner after Beraldo concedes.
Nantes win a corner after Matvey Safonov concedes.
New attacking attempt. Matthis Abline from Nantes takes a right-footed shot from a difficult position and long distance on the right, but it's saved in the top right corner by Matvey Safonov from Paris Saint Germain.
Ilya ZabarnyiYellow CardIllia Zabarnyi of Paris Saint Germain receives a yellow card for a foul.
Mostafa Mohamed from Nantes won a free kick on the right wing.
Illia Zabarnyi commits a foul against Paris Saint Germain.
Ousmane Dembélé from Paris Saint Germain had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it went just to the left. The assist was provided by Dro Fernández.
Matthis Abline's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist was made by Mathieu Acapandié.
Missed chance. Matthis Abline from Nantes took a right-footed shot from outside the box but missed to the left. Assist by Mathieu Acapandié.
assist: Achraf Hakimi
Goal! Paris Saint Germain leads 2-0 against Nantes. Désiré Doué scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Achraf Hakimi.
New attacking attempt. Matthis Abline from Nantes takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Matvey Safonov from Paris Saint Germain saves it in the right corner.
Warren Zaïre-EmeryYellow CardWarren Zaïre-Emery of Paris Saint Germain receives a yellow card for a foul.
Johann Lepenant of Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Warren Zaïre-Emery of Paris Saint Germain is fouled.
Deiver Machado of Nantes committed a foul.
Désiré Doué from Paris Saint Germain won a free kick on the right wing.
Désiré Doué of Paris Saint Germain won a free kick on the right wing.
Deiver Machado from Nantes commits a foul.
Désiré Doué of Paris Saint Germain won a free kick on the right wing.
Nantes win a corner after Beraldo concedes.
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Paris Saint Germain 1, Nantes 0.
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Paris Saint Germain 1, Nantes 0.
Goal! Nantes equalizes with Louis Leroux scoring from the center of the box with a left-footed shot. The assist comes from Ibrahima Sissoko's header. The match is now 1-1.
Fouled by Dro Fernández of Paris Saint Germain.
Nicolas Cozza of Nantes won a free kick in an attacking position.
Nantes wins a corner after Dro Fernández concedes.
Corner awarded to Nantes after Dro Fernández concedes.
Ousmane Dembélé's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Beraldo.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after a concession by Ali Youssif.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after being conceded by Anthony Lopes.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after being conceded by Anthony Lopes.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after being conceded by Frédéric Guilbert.
Goal! Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores for Paris Saint Germain with a right-footed shot into the right corner. The score is now 1-0 against Nantes.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Paris Saint Germain.
Marquinhos' header from the center of the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to Paris Saint Germain after being conceded by Frédéric Guilbert.
Foul committed by Johann Lepenant of Nantes.
Ousmane Dembélé from Paris Saint Germain won a free kick in the attacking area.
Frédéric Guilbert fouled a player from Nantes.
Warren Zaïre-Emery of Paris Saint Germain won a free kick in defense.
The first half begins.
League leaders PSG welcome struggling Nantes to Parc des Princes in a rescheduled fixture that could extend their title advantage. With Nantes fighting relegation and PSG managing Champions League fatigue, this represents a crucial opportunity for both sides to achieve their season objectives.
