PSG Hosts Le Havre as Nuno Mendes Returns Amid Title Race Tension
Tonight at the iconic Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain faces off against Le Havre in a crucial Ligue 1 clash that has all the makings of a tense showdown. PSG, sitting third in the table following wins by Marseille and Lens, is determined to reclaim the top spot. Le Havre, meanwhile, has quietly impressed this season. Occupying 12th place with 14 points, the team has remained unbeaten since October 18, making them a tricky opponent for the Parisians.
Luis Enrique has named his lineup in a familiar 4-3-3 formation. Lucas Chevalier is entrusted with guarding the goal, while Nuno Mendes makes a high-profile return at left-back after missing the Lyon trip due to a knee injury. On the right flank, Zaïre-Emery starts, with Beraldo and Zabarnyi anchoring the central defense. In midfield, Vitinha joins forces with Joao Neves and Mayulu, while the attack is spearheaded by the trio of Lee, Ramos, and Mbaye. Le Havre manager Didier Digard, on the other hand, sets up in a 4-5-1, with Diaw in goal, Lloris and Sangante at the heart of defense, and Nego and Zouaoui patrolling the flanks. The midfield is packed with Seko, Touré, Ndiaye, Kechta, and Ebonog, supporting Soumaré up front.
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The match kicked off at 21:05, and from the first whistle, PSG quickly established dominance, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Early attempts came from Abdoulaye Touré for Le Havre and Kang In Lee for PSG, but both were comfortably handled by the respective goalkeepers. A notable moment occurred when Ramos was found in a golden scoring position after a chest-down from Neves, only for the Portuguese striker to be flagged offside. PSG’s young attacker Mbaye also had a chance but was denied by a solid save from Mory Diaw.
Despite the home side’s dominance, Le Havre remained a persistent threat, with Kechta coming close to opening the scoring after a slick passing move. Injuries added drama, as Kang In Lee and Vitinha collided, leaving the Korean visibly bleeding from the mouth. The game continues to unfold as both teams fight for crucial points.
Tonight’s fixture is more than just a match. PSG has the chance to retake first place, while Le Havre seeks to extend their impressive unbeaten run and prove they can compete with the league’s elite. With Nuno Mendes back and the squad motivated, the stage is set for an intense, nail-biting contest under the bright lights of the Parc des Princes.
PSG Lineup: Chevalier – Zaïre-Emery, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes – Joao Neves, Mayulu, Vitinha – Lee, Ramos, Mbaye Le Havre Lineup: Diaw – Nego, Sangante, Lloris, Zouaoui – Seko, Touré, Ndiaye, Kechta, Ebonog – Soumaré
The fans are in for a tense, high-stakes evening of football where every pass, tackle, and shot could make the difference.
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