In the wake of Monaco’s defeat, Paris have the chance to move six points clear at the top of Ligue 1. But their opponents, Lens, are hoping to pull off a coup at the Parc des Princes.
Paris SG can’t find a way out (80th)
The Parisians lack realism. They had chances but failed to beat Brice Samba.
MENDES! 1-0 (77th)
Following another fine Parisian team move, Nuno Mendes was served the spot-kick. The Portuguese takes his chance as best he can, only to come up against Brice Samba (again)!
We’re into the last quarter of an hour: 1-0 (75th)
Lens still have just over fifteen minutes to try and equalize.
SAMBAAAA! 1-0 (72e)
The Lens keeper makes a magnificent tap-in to save a splendid curling shot from Bradley Barcola!
Double change for Paris SG: 1-0 (71st)
Fabian Ruiz and Marco Asensio leave, replaced by Warren Zaïre-Emery and Désiré Doué.
EL AYNAOUI ! 1-0 (69th)
The Lens midfielder took advantage of a Lens transition to strike a right-footed shot into the penalty area. It’s off target, but it’s well done all the same!
LEE! 1-0 (66e)
The South Korean, found in the middle, takes his chance from distance with his left foot. His shot is powerful but goes wide!
Double change for RC Lens: 1-0 (63rd)
Jonathan Gradit and Adrien Thomasson leave. Malang Sarr and Neil El Aynaoui come in.
Andy Diouf yellow carded 1-0 (62nd)
The Lens midfielder is cautioned for a lunge on William Pacho.
Change for Paris SG! 1-0 (61e)
Kang-in Lee replaces Ousmane Dembélé.
RED CARD FOR RC LENS! 1-0 (60e)
Called by VAR, match referee Willy Delajob has viewed Abdukodir Khusanov’s tackle on Achrak Hakimi and decides to send off the Lens defender directly! The Sang et Or are outnumbered!
Yellow card for Marquinhos: 1-0 (58th)
The Paris captain is cautioned for a heavy deliberate foul on Anass Zaroury. The Brazilian was apparently annoyed by a (potential) foul on Achraf Hakimi a few seconds earlier.
Paris SG have some great situations to play with in transitions: 1-0 (56th)
As in the first half, Lens left plenty of space when they lost the ball. And the fast Parisian forwards often had the opportunity to take advantage.
DIOUUUF! 1-0 (53e)
Andy Diouf breaks through the middle and hits a right-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area. It’s countered… and goes just wide of the Parisian goal!
High intensity at the start of the second half: 1-0 (51st)
Both teams give their all and show great commitment in the duels.
Yellow card for Gradit : 1-0 (48th)
The Lens defender was cautioned after an irregular intervention on Marco Asensio.
No change : 1-0 (47th)
We’re back with the same players who finished the first half.
HERE WE GO AGAIN! 1-0 (46e)
RC Lens get the second act underway.
The players return to the pitch
The match will resume shortly.
First half figures
IT’S HALF-TIME!
Paris SG lead 1-0 after Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring in the 4th minute.e minute of play. The Rouge et Bleu had plenty of chances to make the breakthrough. break but lacked a real shot on target. The Sang et Or did not lose out and are still in the match. However, they will have to be more technically sound if they hope to come back from behind!
BARCOLA ! 1-0 (45e+4)
Bradley Barcola takes advantage of a long ball in the air to beat Jonathan Gradit to the ball in the penalty area. The Parisian tried to hit the ball hard, but his attempt flew wide! Another missed opportunity for the Rouge et Bleu!
Khusanov yellow carded 1-0 (45th+2)
The Lens defender is booked for a late tackle on Nuno Mendes.
Four minutes of added time! 1-0 (45e+1)
RC Lens still have a little time to get back into the game before the break.
ASENSIOOOO! 1-0 (43e)
Bradley Barcola enters the penalty area and sends Marco Asensio through on goal. The Spaniard strikes hard (again), only to be denied by Brice Samba!
ASENSIO! 1-0 (42e)
Marco Asensio is thrown deep into the penalty area and hits a powerful left-footed shot. It’s powerful but ends up in the side-netting… outside.
Ousmane Dembélé back in the game: 1-0 (41st)
He should at least finish the first half.
Dembélé stays down! 1-0 (38e)
Ousmane Dembélé is visibly injured in the right leg. He is taken care of by the soigneurs.
SAMBAAAAA! 1-0 (35e)
Brice Samba misses with his foot. Marco Asensio, well placed, is served by João Neves and takes his chance with his left foot, but the Lens keeper saves perfectly!
MACHADO! 1-0 (32e)
Jhoanner Chavez broke down the right and crossed for Deiver Machado, whose powerful header ended up in Mavey Safonov’s glove. It was a great opportunity for the Sang et Or!
RUUUUIZ! 1-0 (29e)
Bradley Barcola takes advantage of a fine clearance from Paris to set up Fabián Ruiz on the left. The Red and Blue midfielder took his chance…but it was too weak to trouble Brice Samba.
Paris SG find it a little harder to get out: 1-0 (28th)
The Parisians are hampered by the high pressure from Lens. They can no longer find their attacking players as they did at the start of the match.
RC Lens gradually gain a foothold in the Parisian camp: 1-0 (25th)
The Sang et Or managed to get close to the Parisian penalty area, but they lacked the technical precision and creativity to really trouble Matvey Safonov.
ZAROURY! 1-0 (22e)
Anass Zaroury finds himself in the middle of the park and takes his chance from distance. His curled shot was on target…but ended up in the gloves of the Parisian keeper.
Change for RC Lens: 1-0 (21st)
Florian Sotoca is forced to give up his place. Hamzat Ojediran replaces him.
DANSO! 1-0 (20e)
A cross from Achraf Hakimi on the right found Kevin Danso off-balance, who clumsily parried the ball away for a corner. RC Lens were on fire!
Sotoca grounded: 1-0 (17th)
Florian Sotoca is treated for a left-leg injury. Will he be able to take his place again? He’ll be tested to find out.
RUUUIZ! 1-0 (15e)
Achraf Hakimi breaks free (physically) from Kevin Danso on the right flank and finds Fabián Ruiz in behind. The Spaniard made an instant right-footed strike, but Brice Samba was alert and pulled off a magnificent reflex save to save his side!
RC Lens try to press high: 1-0 (13th)
Ever since the Parisians opened the scoring, the Sang et Or have not hesitated to press the Rouge et Bleu high up the pitch to prevent them from re-launching cleanly. An effective strategy…but one which – for the moment? – to threaten Matvey Safonov’s goal.
There’s some rhythm in this early match: 1-0 (10th)
Both teams step up their intensity and try to get forward quickly in these opening minutes.
RC Lens must react: 1-0 (7th)
The Sang et Or got off to a poor start, losing the ball on several occasions. They’ll need to be a little more focused to get back into the game.
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT OF PARIS SG! 1-0 (4e)
After RC Lens had lost another ball, Bradley Barcola was sent clear. The Parisian striker manages to get the better of his direct opponent and then crosses to Ousmane Dembélé at the far post, who just has to push the ball into the back of the net! Paris SG (already) take the lead!
BARCOLA! 0-0 (2nd)
Bradley Barcola inherits the ball from Lens. The Parisian winger raced into the Sang et Or half, entered the penalty area…and lost the ball after a fine save from a vigilant Adrien Thomasson. It’s a shame for the Rouge et Bleu, who had a great chance to score.
IT’S ON!
Paris SG kick off the match. Time to play!
The teams return to the pitch
The ceremony begins!
Luis Enrique-Will Still…A duel of tacticians
The players are warming up
RC Lens with Danso, Thomasson and Nzola
Facing leaders Paris SG, Will Still has decided to continue with his traditional 3-4-1-2 (or 3-4-3) line-up, including Kevin Danso in central defense, Adrien Thomasson in midfield and M’Bala Nzola up front. Facundo Medina, one of the Sang et Or’s key players, is suspended.
Lens XI: Samba cap.) – Gradit, Danso, Khusanov – Chavez, Diouf, Thomasson, Machado – Sotoca, Nzola, Zaroury.
Paris SG with Safonov, Vitinha and Barcola
For this (important) match against RC Lens, and just a few days before a decisive Champions League encounter against Club Atlético de Madrid, Luis Enrique has decided to field (almost) his standard team. The Red and Blue will start in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Marquinhos in central defense, Vitinha in midfield and Bradley Barcola on the left side of the attack. Among the changes to note from the Classic, Matvey Safonov starts in goal in place of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Fabián Ruiz was preferred to Warren Zaïre-Emery in midfield.
The Parisian XI: Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos (cpl.), Pacho, Mendes – Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves – Dembélé, Asensio, Barcola.
The compositions are out
The stakes of the meeting
Ligue 1 leaders Paris SG (1er23 points) have the opportunity, should they win, to (already) distance themselves from AS Monaco, who are now six points off the pace. Luis Enrique’s men, who are on the back of a more than comfortable 0-3 victory in the Classique against Olympique de Marseille, should also be motivated by the idea of building their confidence ahead of the (decisive) Champions League clash against Club Atlético de Madrid this Wednesday (9pm).
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Ligue 1 standings
For their part RC Lens (6e14 points), will be keen to bounce back from their derby defeat by LOSC (0-2). If they win this afternoon, the Sang et Or can catch up with the leaders and reposition themselves in the race for Europe (C1). It promises to be an exciting encounter!
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Ligue 1 calendar
Kick-off at 5pm
The match kicks off in forty-five minutes!
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