The Paris Saint-Germainoutstanding leader of the French Ligue 1, suffered to win 1-0 at home ‘in extremis’ against Rennes (5th), this Friday at the opening of matchday 24, four days before meeting Real Madrid in the first leg of the round of 16 Champions League.
The team from the capital, uninspired for much of the match, had to rely on Kylian Mbappé, who scored in the 90+2 minute from a pass from Lionel Messi. It was a reward for the insistence of the French attacker, who had had good chances before (41, 61, 63), then without luck.
PSG, despite not having a good time this time, consolidated its lead and is provisionally 16 points ahead of second-placed Marseille, who close the day on Sunday at Metz (18th).
Mission accomplished, therefore, for PSG, who brought forward their game for this day to this Friday to have more time to prepare for the clash against Real Madrid, on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, in the top European tournament.
The last few games have been a roller coaster for PSG fans.
After being eliminated on penalties in the round of 16 of the French Cup against Nice, Mauricio Pochettino’s team got even last Sunday with a 5-1 win in Lille, but the short win against Rennes and the way it came they now add more doubts than confidence.
PSG were at least able to ‘get revenge’ on the only team that has beaten them in Ligue 1 this season. The team from the capital fell 2-0 in October on their visit to Rennes. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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