Ligue 1: big winner in Lorient, PSG very close to the title

PSG did the job. It's up to Lille to do their own. Luis Enrique's men won in Lorient (1-4) this Wednesday, in a late match of the 29th day of Ligue 1. They would be crowned if Monaco does not beat Losc later in the evening (9 p.m., in live commentary). Otherwise, it would perhaps be for Saturday and the reception in Le Havre, during the 31st trick. The Merlus, for their part, remain stuck in 17th place in the ranking, and therefore in a relegated position, they who suffered the law of Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé, two goals each.

Nine changes in the Parisian 11 compared to the great success achieved against Lyon (4-1), last Sunday, at the Parc des Princes. This did not prevent PSG from quickly settling into the Lorient camp, without however worrying Mvogo. In fact, the first real opportunity was to the credit of the Merlus, not impressed, a cross behind Louza for titi Kari, who missed the target (12th). He also had this head of Laporte (19th). Creating danger is good. Scoring is better. Solo, with talent, Dembélé hit the mark (0-1, 19th). With a little success, Mbappé imitated him (0-2, 22nd). Hard for Lorient, who did not lower their heads, like this long shot from the left from Louza (28th). What a save from Donnarumma on a header from Bakayoko from a corner (31st)! Breton highlight, with beautiful ball sequences, and Kroupi a bit too short on a cross (34th). Paris finally completed the first act quite quietly (0-2 MT).

What to do for Régis Le Bris, what strings to pull, what buttons to press? There were some good things in the content for the Merlus. But the score was what it was. And the talent, much more substantial on the Parisian side. Lorient-PSG was the worst defense in L1 against the best attack. A world between the two clubs. In any case, no change at the start, with the start of the second half on a false rhythm. A few situations for the locals, but… a new goal for the ruthless visitors. Mbappé had fun with Adjei before serving Dembélé, alone in front of the cage (0-3, 60th).

Which Mbappé, not used against OL, did not give his share to the dog in the loss. The crocs. And he was not far from achieving his double, thwarted by Mvogo (72nd). Partner of “KM” within the French team, world champion in 2018, Benjamin Mendy delivered an authentic caviar for the head of Bamba, who did not miss the opportunity to reassure himself personally and to relaunch, a little, the suspense (1-3, 73rd). Invigorated by this goal, and while Luis Enrique was tapping on his bench in view of the next deadlines, the Lorient people pushed and hoped for a miracle. Kasteris and Abergel alerted Donnarumma (80th) in turn. Paris disorganized, in the tough, rushed. Served by Kylian, Ethan Mbappé was not far from air conditioning the Moustoir (84th). Dembélé too (85th). It was “KM” who took care of it with a nice curl (1-4, 90th). 43rd goal in 43 matches. Who says better (1-4 final score)?