⚽️ ⚽️ Paris Saint-Germain ⚽️ ⚽️
PSG earned another solid win this weekend. Yes, they controlled the ball for two-thirds of the game, had some great passing, and ultimately defeated Metz, 3-1. It was a crucial win in a game that PSG absolutely needed in order to keep their hopes of another Ligue 1 title alive.
Not surprisingly, French superstar Kylian Mbappé got things going, scoring an early goal in the 4th minute to give PSG the early lead. They would hang onto that lead for the duration of a scoreless remainder of the first half.
However, Fabien Centonze managed to nod it up with a goal very early in the first half, scoring in the 46th minute.
But Mbappé has been virtually unstoppable this year, and he scored his second goal of the game in the 59th minute to put PSG back on top.
PSG's tough defense made that lead stand, and then a goal by Mauro Icardi in the 89th minute basically iced the game for the Parisians.
With this win, PSG now has, at least temporarily, moved atop the top spot in the Ligue 1 standings. They have earned 72 points in 34 games played, and are one point up on second place Monaco. However, they are two points ahead of Lille, but Little has yet to play their game this weekend, and have 70 points earned in 33 games, which means that they can stay ahead of PSG with a win. Also for now, PSG is five points ahead of fourth place Lyon, although again, Lyon still had yet to play their game at the time that this particular blog entry was written and published.
PSG's been doing their part in Ligue 1 as of late, having now won their last three. Unfortunately, however, Lille mounted an impressive come-from-behind 3-2 win in Lyon after having trailed 2-0. Which of course means that PSG doesn't control its own fate with each team having four games remaining. All they can do is try to extend their winning streak while hoping that Lille slips up at some point, but in all honesty this was a huge win for "Les Dogues". If the latter win Ligue 1, they'll be able to point to their victory in Lyon as arguably their biggest of the season.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Lyon, it's hard to believe nearly nine years have passed since we saw them win the Trophée des Champions against Montpellier.
ReplyDeleteDidn't realize it had been that long ago. If Lille hangs on for the championship, then so be it. It will be well deserved.
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