October 07, (THEWILL) – Paris Saint-Germain failed to reclaim their position at the summit of Ligue 1, drawing 1-1 with Nice in Sunday’s crucial fixture. The result leaves PSG trailing Monaco by two points heading into the October international break of the 2024 season.
The match saw Nice take the initiative through Tunisian international Ali Abdi, whose deflected effort found the net late in the first half. Luis Enrique responded with tactical alterations at the interval, introducing Lee Kang-in for Randal Kolo Muani, which proved influential in shifting the momentum.
The equalising goal arrived in the 52nd minute through an unexpected source. Portuguese defender Nuno Mendes struck with his less-favoured right foot from outside the penalty area, with Ousmane Dembele providing the assist. The French winger, restored to the starting lineup following his omission from the midweek UEFA Champions League defeat at Arsenal, demonstrated his value with several threatening moves.
PSG pressed for victory, creating multiple opportunities throughout the second half. Their closest attempt came when captain Marquinhos saw his header strike the woodwork, but Nice’s defence, marshalled by goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, remained resolute until the final whistle.
The result extends PSG’s inconsistent run to one victory in four matches across all competitions. Monaco’s position at the top of Ligue 1 remains intact, with the Parisian club now facing the challenge of making up ground when domestic football returns after the international period.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
