Paris Saint-Germain secured a 3-0 victory over Nantes in Ligue 1, restoring their four-point lead at the top of the table over Lens. Kvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice, with Desire Doue adding a fine finish. The win came after PSG's recent loss to Lyon had narrowed their advantage.
Paris Saint-Germain took control early in their home match against Nantes, capitalizing on a penalty in the 13th minute. After a VAR review confirmed a handball, Kvaratskhelia converted from the spot to open the scoring. The Georgian forward's excellent form continued, but first, Achraf Hakimi and Doue combined on the right flank, leading to Doue's superb strike into the far corner in the 37th minute, making it 2-0 at halftime. PSG head coach Luis Enrique's side had bounced back from a surprise defeat to Lyon last weekend, which had reduced their lead over Lens to one point; this midweek game in hand proved decisive. Nantes, sitting second-bottom and five points from the relegation play-off spot, posed threats despite the scoreline. Matthis Abline was active, forcing a save from goalkeeper Matvey Safonov on a free kick, and the visitors had a goal disallowed for offside by VAR. Five minutes into the second half, Ousmane Dembele laid off for Kvaratskhelia, who danced past a defender and slotted home his second. PSG pressed late, with Kvaratskhelia hitting the crossbar, Fabian Ruiz's shot deflecting onto the post, and Bradley Barcola denied by the keeper. PSG next travel to Angers on Saturday, a day before Lens face Brest, while Nantes host rivals Rennes.
