Kvaratskhelia Inspires PSG Comeback Win Over Le Mans
Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Mans 3-1 at Parc des Princes after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came off the bench to swing a tense Ligue 1 contest back in the champions’ favour.
What we know
- Lucas Beraldo put PSG ahead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute.
- Louis Mafouta levelled for Le Mans in the 54th minute, exposing a rare lapse in the home defence.
- Kvaratskhelia replaced Godts in the 59th minute and scored within two minutes to restore PSG’s advantage.
- Maghnes Akliouche struck in the 68th minute to make the points safe. Desire Doue then missed a stoppage-time penalty.
- PSG had 73% of possession, produced 22 shots and recorded 4.10 xG, but needed Luis Enrique’s changes to break Le Mans’ resistance.
- Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov made two saves, while Achraf Hakimi was withdrawn in the 72nd minute after driving PSG’s attacks from the right.
What happens next
Enrique will take encouragement from the impact of his substitutes after PSG briefly lost control at 1-1. Kvaratskhelia, Warren Zaire-Emery and the late-arriving Doue helped settle the side, while Akliouche’s goal capped an influential display. PSG now move on to their next Ligue 1 fixture with another victory secured.
