Nice vs Paris Saint Germain Full Match Highlights | Ligue 1
Nice vs Paris Saint Germain Highlights and Goals
Watch highlights of Nice vs Paris Saint Germain from the Ligue 1, played at Allianz Riviera on Saturday 21 March at 21:05 local time.
Sat 21 March, 20:05
Allianz Riviera
Willy Delajod, France
Nice
Full time
0 - 4
Paris Saint Germain
⚽
Mendes 42', 49'
Doué 49'
Fernández 81'
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KEY STATS
Ball possession
26%74%
6
Total shots
16
0.24
Expected goals (xG)
3.63
ATTACK
6
Total shots
16
3
Shots off target
4
1
Shots on target
10
0.24
Expected goals (xG)
3.63
4
Shots inside box
13
2
Shots outside box
3
2
Corner kicks
5
PASSES
239
Total passes
727
190 (79%)
Accurate passes
673 (93%)
DEFENCE
5
Offsides
4
5
Goalkeeper saves
1
2
Blocked shots
2
DISCIPLINE
12
Fouls
5
0
Yellow cards
1
1
Red cards
0
Paris Saint-Germain asserted their dominance with a resounding 4-0 victory over Nice at the Allianz Riviera, fueled by a commanding second-half performance.
Ligue 1 contenders Paris Saint-Germain delivered a comprehensive display on Saturday, March 21, 2026, dismantling Nice with four unanswered goals. The result further solidified PSG's title aspirations, while Nice continued their challenging season at home.
Nice entered this fixture struggling for consistency, sitting 15th in the league table with a "WLLDL" recent form. Paris Saint-Germain, positioned second and firmly in the title race, sought to maintain pressure on the league leaders with a strong performance.
The visitors quickly established control, dominating possession from the outset and forcing Nice to defend deep. Early in the match, PSG midfielder Samy Mayulu received a yellow card in the 16th minute for a holding offense, indicating the intensity.
PSG's persistence paid off just before the break. Nuno Mendes stepped up to calmly convert a penalty in the 42nd minute, giving the Parisian side a deserved lead. This crucial goal broke the deadlock and set a positive tone for the visitors.
Following the penalty incident, Mayulu was immediately substituted in the 43rd minute, a tactical adjustment from the PSG bench. PSG headed into halftime with a single-goal advantage, leaving Nice with a significant tactical challenge for the second period.
The second half began with immediate impact from PSG, as Désiré Doué extended their lead swiftly. He latched onto a precise assist from Nuno Mendes and slotted the ball home in the 49th minute, doubling the advantage.
Nice’s challenge worsened dramatically just past the hour mark. Midfielder Youssouf Ndayishimiye received a direct red card in the 61st minute for a serious foul, leaving his team with ten men on the field and an even tougher task.
With a man advantage, PSG ramped up their offensive efforts, introducing fresh legs like Ousmane Dembélé and Lee Kang-In. They continued to dictate terms, pushing for further goals against the shorthanded Nice side.
The floodgates truly opened in the final ten minutes. Substitute Dro Fernández powerfully struck in the 81st minute, expertly assisted by Ousmane Dembélé, further extending PSG's unassailable lead to three goals.
Just four minutes later, Warren Zaïre-Emery added a fourth goal in the 85th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory. His goal underscored the disparity between the two sides and confirmed PSG's dominance on the night.
PSG's statistical supremacy was undeniable, holding 74% of possession and registering 10 shots on target to Nice's one. Their expected goals (xG) figure of 3.63 far outstripped Nice's meager 0.24, reflecting their attacking threat.
This commanding victory significantly bolsters Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 title charge, sending a clear message to their rivals. Nice, conversely, will need to quickly address their defensive frailties and lack of attacking threat after this disheartening home defeat.
