Paris Saint-Germain dominated Nantes 3-0 at Parc des Princes, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's brilliant performance securing a commanding victory in Ligue 1.
PSG maintained their position at the top of Ligue 1 with a comprehensive display against struggling Nantes. The home side controlled proceedings from start to finish, exploiting their superior quality to record a third consecutive win. Nantes offered little resistance, sitting 17th in the table after 29 matches.
Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 13th minute from the penalty spot. The Georgian winger's calm finish gave PSG an early lead and set the tone for the encounter. Nantes struggled to respond, with PSG's possession-based approach dictating the rhythm throughout the opening stages.
The home side doubled their advantage in the 37th minute when Désiré Doué fired past Anthony Lopes. The midfielder's clinical finish followed a well-constructed team move. PSG's attacking prowess continued to trouble the visitors' backline repeatedly.
Nantes offered occasional glimpses of threat but lacked the quality to trouble Matvey Safonov significantly. The goalkeeper made three comfortable saves during the first half. PSG's defense, marshaled by captain Marquinhos, remained resolute throughout.
The second half saw PSG pick up where they left off. Kvaratskhelia added his second goal in the 50th minute, effectively settling the contest. The winger's performance earned him a match rating of 9.3, highlighting his dominance on the left flank.
PSG controlled possession at 70 percent and created numerous opportunities. They recorded 14 total shots with six on target, generating 2.15 expected goals. Nantes managed only 11 shots with four finding the target, producing just 0.87 expected goals.
Ousmane Dembélé provided creative support throughout, recording three key passes. His movement down the flank complemented Kvaratskhelia's attacking runs perfectly. The partnership proved too much for Nantes to contain.
PSG made tactical adjustments as the match progressed, with substitutions managing the workload effectively. The visitors posed minimal threat after halftime, with their defensive organization crumbling under sustained pressure.
Yellow cards went to Wilfried Zaire-Emery and Illia Zabarnyi for PSG, while Fabrice Guilbert received one for Nantes. No red cards were issued during the encounter.
The victory extended PSG's lead at the summit. They now hold 63 points from 28 matches with a record of 20 wins, three draws, and five losses. Nantes remain in relegation trouble with just 20 points from 29 games.
PSG's next challenge sees them continue their title defense in the coming weeks. Nantes must quickly find form to avoid dropping further down the table.
