Paris Saint-Germain moved to inside touching distance of an eleventh French title in 13 seasons as they got here from behind to thrash Saint Etienne 6-1 away on Saturday. After second-placed Marseille crashed 3-1 to Reims earlier, PSG might have gained the Ligue 1 crown with seven video games to go if Monaco had been held to a draw by Nice within the day’s remaining match. But Breel Embolo’s objective within the 73rd minute gave Monaco a hard-fought 2-1 victory to depart them 21 factors behind PSG, prolonging the reigning champions’ wait for an additional title for a minimum of one other weekend.
After seeing his staff overrun Saint Etienne after getting back from a objective down, PSG coach Luis Enrique mentioned earlier than Monaco’s victory that he would fairly his staff win the league in entrance of their residence followers — they return to the Parc des Princes to face Angers subsequent Saturday.
The Spaniard, who has moulded a formidable younger staff since Kylian Mbappe left for Real Madrid final summer time, mentioned successful the title as a consequence of different outcomes on Saturday would have “no significance” as a result of mathematically “we’ve got been champions for a number of weeks”.
“I would really like that Nice and Monaco do not draw in order that we are able to have fun the title on the Parc des Princes,” he mentioned.
Clinical PSG
The visiting Parisians had been stung after 9 minutes by Saint Etienne when Lucas Stassin headed in Zuriko Davitashvili’s cross, however Goncalo Ramos introduced PSG degree from the penalty spot simply earlier than half-time, slotting residence after he had been tripped in space by Florian Tardieu.
PSG took management early within the second half when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia intercepted a misplaced again cross on the midway line and tore in direction of the Saint Etienne objective earlier than shifting the ball to his left foot to attain.
As Saint Etienne’s effort degree dropped, the floodgates opened and Desire Doue notched a double for PSG, both facet of a objective from Joao Neves.
Substitute Ibrahim Mbaye accomplished the job with PSG’s sixth objective, side-footing residence from Bradley Barcola’s cross.
So all eyes turned to the Mediterranean coast, the place Monaco confronted a Nice facet who took the lead shortly earlier than half-time when Jeremie Boga struck.
Monaco got here out for the second half with renewed focus and Mika Biereth equalised earlier than Swiss worldwide Embolo gave them victory after a neat flip and shot within the 73rd minute.
Marseille falter
Marseille’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a knock as they slumped at relegation-threatened Reims to depart them third, a degree behind Monaco and simply two forward of fourth-placed Nice.
Japanese worldwide Keito Nakamura put the house facet forward halfway via the primary half earlier than Mamadou Diakhon and Valentin Atangana added to the guests’ distress.
Valentin Rongier scored a spectacular objective to provide Marseille hope within the remaining quarter-hour.
Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot couldn’t cover his displeasure at his teammates.
“It hurts to indicate this type of spirit. I really feel like I’m seeing guys who do not need to go into the Champions League and do not need to struggle to get a style of that,” Rabiot informed BeIN Sports.
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