Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost (1-0) against AS Monaco, Saturday November 29, at the Louis-II stadium, during the 14e day of Ligue 1. The Monegasques had not won in the league since the end of October and their victory against Nantes (5-3). Luis Enrique’s players, who have 30 points, are now in a position to cede the championship leadership position.
If Olympique de Marseille, held in check a few hours later on Saturday by Toulouse (2-2), did not manage to get ahead of them, pocketing only one point (29 points), RC Lens can still achieve it on Sunday against Angers.
Already deprived of Achraf Hakimi and Désiré Doué, the Parisians on Saturday also had to do without Nuno Mendes, who was injured during the Champions League victory against Tottenham on Wednesday November 26. Dominant in the first period, the Monegasques put the Parisians in difficulty, without realizing their opportunities. Lucas Chevalier, victim of a very violent tackle from Monegasque Lamine Camara (12e), twice saved his team from a strike from Mohammed Salisu (4e) and a volley from Takumi Minamino (28e). Mohammed Salisu even thought he opened the score in favor of AS Monaco (40e), but his goal was ruled out for an offside position. Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also tried their luck, but lacked effectiveness.
Paul Pogba made his debut for ASM
Returning from the locker room, the match was more balanced, with both teams creating chances. In a closed match, the Monegasques finally found the solution. Aleksandr Golovin served in the area Takumi Minamino, who controlled before striking with his left foot, leaving the Parisian goalkeeper on the spot (68e).
Marquinhos’ teammates tried to pick up the score, notably with a shot from Fabian Ruiz that was not wound enough (73e), but the Monegasques, although reduced to ten after the expulsion of their captain, Thilo Kehrer, following a foul on Ibrahim Mbaye, resisted.
Returning from injury at the end of the Champions League match on Wednesday, Ousmane Dembélé played the last half hour of the match, without being dangerous. After his appearance in Rennes, Saturday November 22, Paul Pogba came on for ASM at the very end of the match, for his first appearance in a match in front of his new audience.
