Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their grip on the Ligue 1 title race with a commanding 4-1 triumph over Lille on Saturday, stretching their lead at the top to 16 points.
The emphatic win at Parc des Princes extends PSG’s unbeaten league run to 24 matches, setting the stage for their crucial Champions League encounter with Liverpool.
The hosts wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Bradley Barcola opening the scoring in the sixth minute. Captain Marquinhos doubled the lead with a precise header before Ousmane Dembélé fired in a stunning strike. Desire Doue added a clinical finish to cap off an explosive first half for Luis Enrique’s men.
Despite Jonathan David pulling one back late for Lille, it was merely a consolation as PSG’s relentless form continued
Reflecting on their momentum, Marquinhos stated, “We’re in great shape and full of confidence. We must not stop and the staff are pushing us hard to give it our all.”
With their sights now set on their Champions League showdown, PSG will be encouraged by their dominant display.
Meanwhile, Lille shifts focus to their own European challenge against Borussia Dortmund.
Lille boss Bruno Genesio was vocal about his frustration with the scheduling of their fixture, describing it as “scandalous.”
Elsewhere in Ligue 1, Nice climbed level on points with Marseille after a 3-1 victory over Saint-Etienne, while Le Havre staged a thrilling comeback to edge Lens 4-3.
Marseille, reeling from a recent 3-0 defeat to Auxerre, will look to bounce back against Nantes on Sunday.
