On November 3, 2023, at 8:30 pm, modified on November 3, 2023, at 10:31 pm, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has the chance to take the lead in Ligue 1 with a victory, as they wait for Nice’s match against Rennes on Saturday. Nordi Mukiele starts as the left-back, replacing Lucas Hernandez. Randal Kolo Muani is preferred over Gonçalo Ramos.
Paris continues their dominance in the match. Moubaini Dembélé passes the ball to Achraf Hakimi on the right side, who then crosses it to Vitinha. Ramos’ movement near the near post creates space for Vitinha, who scores with a well-placed shot.
In the 64th minute, Kang-in Lee is replaced by Vitinha. Lee has had a perfect passing accuracy throughout the game. In the same minute, Ramos enters the game, replacing Randal Kolo Muani.
Mbappé tries to outpace Lecomte, who comes out of his box, but the ball goes out of play.
In the 58th minute, Zaire-Emery scores the second goal for Paris. Dembélé provides the assist with a brilliant back-heel pass, allowing Zaire-Emery to score with a powerful shot.
Ousmane Dembélé has had the most shots without scoring in Ligue 1, with 19 attempts.
Mukiele goes down after a contact with Boubakar Kouyaté but manages to recover.
Marquinhos intercepts the ball and starts a counter-attack.
Dembélé and Hakimi continue to combine on the right side, but the resulting cross is cleared for a corner.
Lecomte makes a good save after Hakimi’s shot, but Kolo Muani fails to convert the rebound.
Mbappé is left alone on the left side, but his cross is cleared by Estève before Kolo Muani can reach it.
The second half starts with Montpellier trying to equalize.
At halftime, Paris leads 1-0 and is in control of the game.
Dembélé’s shot is blocked, and despite his efforts, he is yet to find the back of the net.
Al-Tamari nutmegs Ugarte and wins a foul from Mukiele.
A corner is awarded to PSG after Lee’s pass breaks through Montpellier’s midfield line.
Mbappé loses possession while trying to dribble out of tight space.
Enrique instructs his players to press higher and continue putting pressure on Montpellier.
Dembélé’s cross goes out of play despite his successful run on the right side.
Adams attempts a left-footed shot, but it poses no threat to Donnarumma.
Montpellier still struggles to maintain possession, with only 30% in their favor.
Lecomte catches a free kick directed towards him.
Kouyté fouls Mbappé near the edge of the box, leading to a free kick for PSG.
Dembélé’s shot is saved by Lecomte, keeping Montpellier in the game.
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