PSG beat Nice 4-0 with a dominant display to return to the top of Ligue 1, led by Nuno Mendes' goal and assist in a commanding win.
Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a commanding 4-0 win over Nice. Luis Enrique’s side produced a clinical display away from home. The victory lifted them above Lens with a game still in hand.
PSG started on the front foot and controlled possession early on. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came close twice but was denied by resolute defending. Nice struggled to create chances and rarely threatened in the opening stages.
The breakthrough arrived in the 42nd minute after a VAR review. Morgan Sanson was penalised for handball inside the box. Nuno Mendes stepped up and calmly converted the penalty to give PSG a deserved lead.
That goal shifted the momentum firmly in PSG’s favour. Nice found it difficult to respond before the interval. The visitors went into the break with full control of the contest.
PSG wasted no time after the restart and doubled their advantage quickly. Mendes turned provider with a driving run into the box. He picked out Désiré Doué, who finished confidently from close range.
Nice’s hopes of a comeback suffered a major blow just after the hour. Youssouf Ndayishimiye was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge. The decision followed another VAR review and left the hosts with ten men.
From that point, PSG dominated every aspect of the game. Their passing was sharp, and their movement caused constant problems. Nice were forced deeper and struggled to contain the pressure.
PSG added a third goal in the 81st minute to put the result beyond doubt. Dro Fernández marked his first senior goal with a composed finish. The young forward showed great awareness to convert from the edge of the box.
Just four minutes later, Warren Zaïre-Emery completed the rout. He tapped in from close range after a well-worked move. The visitors maintained their intensity until the final whistle. Nice, meanwhile, offered little resistance late on. They managed only a single shot on target across the match. It was a difficult night for the home side in front of their fans.
Nuno Mendes was the standout performer with a goal and an assist. His influence on both ends of the pitch proved decisive. Doué also impressed with his movement and finishing. Fernández’s first goal was another highlight on a dominant night. PSG’s midfield controlled the tempo throughout the game. Their defensive shape ensured a comfortable clean sheet.
The red card incident effectively ended any chance of a comeback. PSG capitalised quickly and never looked back. It was a complete team performance from Luis Enrique’s side.
PSG registered successive away clean sheets in the league for the first time in two years. They conceded very few chances and remained defensively solid. Their points tally now stands at 60 after 26 matches. Nice have now conceded eight penalties this season, the most in the league. They also suffered consecutive 4-0 defeats at home. PSG have now won four straight away matches in all competitions.
PSG will look to maintain their momentum as the title race intensifies. With a game in hand, they remain firm favourites to stay top. Nice, meanwhile, must regroup quickly to halt their poor run of form that threatens to pull them into the relegation dogfight. PSG return to action against Toulouse in the French Ligue 1 before taking on Liverpool in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Nice travel to Strasbourg after the international break.
