Nuno Mendes shines as PSG thrash Nice 4-0 to solidify their position at the top of Ligue 1.
Defender Nuno Mendes made a significant impact with a goal and an assist, helping PSG secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Nice and consolidate their position at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Paris Saint-Germain continued to assert their absolute dominance in Ligue 1 with a crushing 4-0 victory away at Nice. In a sublime performance, defender Nuno Mendes was the central figure, scoring a goal and providing an assist, directly setting the stage for the reigning champions' overwhelming dominance.
Nuno Mendes breaks the deadlock.
Despite playing away from home, Luis Enrique's team quickly established superior ball control, at one point reaching 77.2% in the first 30 minutes. However, Nice's deep defensive line and the excellent performance of goalkeeper Diouf caused strikers like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to repeatedly miss opportunities in the 12th and 19th minutes.
The turning point came in the 40th minute when Desire Doue's shot struck Morgan Sanson's hand inside the penalty area. After consulting VAR, the referee awarded PSG a penalty. From the penalty spot in the 42nd minute, Nuno Mendes scored with a powerful shot that completely deceived goalkeeper Diouf, opening the scoring.
Nice's collapse and the red card proved to be a turning point.
At the start of the second half, PSG further solidified their dominance with a second goal in the 49th minute. Nuno Mendes continued his brilliant form with a skillful move to beat Sanson before providing a perfect assist for Desire Doue to decisively finish past the opposing goalkeeper.
The home team's hopes of a comeback were completely dashed in the 61st minute. Youssouf Ndayishimiye received a direct red card after a dangerous tackle on Lee Kang-in. Initially, the referee did not blow the whistle, but the decision was changed after he reviewed the footage from the VAR room.
A convincing 4-star victory.
Taking advantage of their numerical superiority, PSG scored two more goals in the final minutes to seal a resounding victory. In the 81st minute, Pedro Fernandez scored after a well-coordinated move with Ousmane Dembele. Then, in the 85th minute, young talent Warren Zaire-Emery easily finished from inside the penalty area, ending the match with a 4-0 scoreline.
This victory helps Luis Enrique's team consolidate their position at the top of Ligue 1 with 60 points after 26 rounds. PSG is showing incredible consistency in the race for the domestic championship this season.
Match statistics Nice 0-4 PSG
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final score | Nice 0-4 PSG |
| Goal | Mendes (42' P), Doue (49'), Fernandez (81'), Zaire-Emery (85') |
| Red card | Youssouf Ndayishimiye (61') |
| Control the ball (first 30 minutes) | PSG 77.2% |
