Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique defended his side after being held to a 2-2 draw by Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a third consecutive draw in the domestic league but with the defending champions still 10 points clear. Leading the standings. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in midweek and took a break after kick-off, advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals with a total score of 4-1. Without him, PSG fell behind to a goal from General Munezi after Achraf Hakimi’s error.
They fought back and took the lead thanks to Younis Abdelhamid’s own goal and Goncalo Ramos’ goal, but Umar Diakite’s goal for Reims ensured their spoils of war.
PSG’s performance was fragmented and error-ridden at times, with half a dozen changes made in the Champions League, and Reims’ performance was well worth it.
“I don’t think the team was too relaxed at any point. I think their mentality was just right,” Luis Enrique said of the team’s performance.
“I never like giving away goals, the first one was a big one but other than that it was all positive.
“We pressed well, we were aggressive. Today we had a chance to be 12 points ahead and that’s our goal, to win the league as quickly as possible and compete in every competition.”
Paris fell behind in the seventh minute when Hakimi was intercepted in his penalty area and Diakite assisted Zimbabwe international Munezi to score.
However, Paris Saint-Germain equalized in the 17th minute and their names were written in Korean on the back of their jerseys to mark the opening of the new club store in Seoul.
Reims captain Abdelhamid unfortunately scored an own goal when he put Hakimi’s corner kick into the net under pressure from Ramos.
Two minutes later, Portugal striker Ramos fired wide for PSG’s ninth goal of the season after the Reims defense failed to deal with Lee Kang-in’s cross. lead.
However, Will Steele’s Reims, who sit mid-table, equalized on the stroke of half-time when Emmanuel Agbadu picked out Dia with a brilliant defence-breaking pass. Kit, the young Ivorian striker, beat PSG’s back-up goalkeeper Keylor Navas with a clinical performance.
Monaco beats Lilpin
In the 73rd minute, Luis Enrique sent on Mbappe, and Ousmane Dembele and Randall Kolo Mouani also came on from the bench.
Mbappe had several attempts to score but failed to add to his tally of 34 goals in all competitions this season as PSG dropped points again after recent league draws with Rennes and Monaco.
However, Saturday’s 1-0 win away at Lens to nearest challengers Brest means PSG enjoy a massive 10-point advantage with just nine games remaining.
This is the fourth consecutive Ligue 1 game in which Mbappe has either started or been substituted since he informed PSG of his intention to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The coach said: “When the parties comment on it, I will also comment. As long as no one says anything, I will do my job, which is to make a decision.” Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain are both No public statements have been made regarding his future.
Third-placed Monaco closed the gap on Brest to one point with a 1-0 victory over Strasbourg, with Elies Bensegier scoring the only goal.
Jonathan David scored two goals at the last moment to help Lille draw 2-2 with Rennes. With the goal difference advantage, Lille returned to the top four.
The visitors led 2-0 with early goals from Ludovic Brass and Arno Karimundo, but Canadian forward David pulled one back in the 84th minute and added a third in stoppage time. In two minutes, he scored his 14th league goal of the season to equalize the score.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to take his total for the season to 23, including eight in his last five games, as Marseille beat Nantes 2-0 .
Under new coach Jean-Louis Gasset, a resurgent Marseille have won five consecutive games in all competitions and are just one point away from the European qualification spots.
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