PSG Overcomes Angers with Rotated Lineup to Extend Ligue 1 Lead to Six Points

Even with multiple lineup adjustments before their midweek UEFA Champions League semi-final, PSG took an early lead when Lee Kang-in evaded Herve Koffi to slot home following the keepers initial save on a near-range effort from Achraf Hakimi.

The pacey Moroccan proved a major threat in the opening period, sending another attempt astray before forcing Koffi to save a bending free kick.

Senny Mayulu soon extended PSGs lead with a composed finish after being released by Lucas Beraldo, while Bradley Barcola nearly wrapped up the contest before the interval, only for his lob to be hooked away from the goal line.

Angers mounted scant resistance, though Amine Sbai saw his effort chalked off for offside during the sequence.

PSG swiftly added a third goal shortly after the restart, as Beraldo, architect of the prior score, rose to head in Lees curling corner.

Prosper Peter then missed a chance to halve the deficit around the 60th minute, prodding wide from an inviting area.

Goncalo Ramos also steered a controlled shot past the upright, as PSG kept pressing forward. The Portuguese player received a second yellow card for a clumsy foul on Koffi, but by that stage, Angers hopes were long dashed.

Jacques Ekomies errant effort that soared high over the crossbar epitomised the homes offensive struggles, leaving them with just one goal from five home outings and pointless across five games overall (two draws, three losses), their most extended barren spell this term.

Nonetheless, one further point from their final three matches will confirm survival for another campaign, whereas PSG harbour grander goals of retaining their league crown, and securing a 20th successive triumph over this foe puts them firmly on track.