Get the latest scoop on the 22nd round of Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at the Beaujoire Stadium, where PSG claimed a 2-0 victory. The goals were scored by Hernandez and Mbappé in a stimulating game of football.
Team Selection and First Half
Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, shook up things a bit with his team selection. Notably, star player, Mbappé, was held back and started from the bench. The PSG attack was formed by Lee, Barcola and Kolo Muani. This formation, however, resulted in a somewhat unproductive first half. Nantes had a close call just before the break when their player Mohamed took a shot at the goal, only to be deflected by PSG's goalkeeper, Donnarumma.
Second Half and Goals
The match heated up in the second half. Nantes player, Pallois, took a long shot but Donnarumma deflected it just above the goal. The deadlock was finally broken when PSG's Hernandez found the back of the net, benefiting from a deflection by Sissoko. The lead was further extended when Mbappé, who had entered the game off the bench, was fouled in the penalty area. He was quick to take advantage and scored the subsequent penalty.
Final Stats and League Standings
PSG's goalie, Donnarumma, held his ground and maintained a clean sheet by saving a shot from Chirivella of Nantes. The fruits of this victory are evident as PSG now sits comfortably at the top of the league with a 14-point lead over Nice. On the other hand, Nantes, close to the relegation zone with 22 points, hovers at the 13th position. Undoubtedly, the stakes of the next matches keep escalating for both the teams.