Paris Saint-Germain secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over FC Nantes in Ligue 1 action on April 22, 2026, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring twice and Désiré Doué adding the other goal. The win extended PSG’s lead at the top of the French top flight as they continue their push for domestic dominance.
The match, played at Parc des Princes in Paris, began with PSG asserting early control. In the 11th minute, a VAR review awarded a penalty after Nicolas Cozza was deemed to have handled the ball inside the Nantes box. Kvaratskhelia stepped up and converted the spot-kick coolly to give the home side an early 1-0 advantage.
PSG doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark. Achraf Hakimi delivered a precise cross from the right flank that found Désiré Doué unmarked in the box. The young French midfielder fired a first-time shot past Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute.
The second half saw Nantes push for a consolation goal, but PSG remained resolute. In the 50th minute, Kvaratskhelia struck again to seal the victory. Receiving the ball just outside the box after a quick one-two with Ousmane Dembélé, the Georgian international curled a beautiful left-footed effort into the top corner, leaving Lafont with no chance.
Throughout the match, PSG dominated possession with 70% compared to Nantes’ 30%, according to official match statistics. The Parisians likewise outshot their visitors 14-6, with 11 of those attempts coming inside the box. Despite the scoreline, Nantes created a few late chances, including a long-range effort from Senny Mayulu in the 83rd minute that flew wide of the post.
Defensively, PSG were solid, committing only 11 fouls while winning back possession frequently. Marquinhos anchored the backline with his usual composure, while Warren Zaïre-Emery and João Neves controlled the tempo in midfield. Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont made several key saves to prevent the scoreline from being even more embarrassing for the visitors.
The result moves PSG further clear at the summit of Ligue 1, strengthening their position as they eye a potential domestic treble. For Nantes, the loss leaves them mid-table with perform to do if they hope to challenge for European qualification spots.
Looking ahead, PSG will turn their attention to their next Ligue 1 fixture against Marseille in what promises to be another high-stakes encounter. Nantes, meanwhile, will host Lorient in their following match as they seek to bounce back from this defeat.
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