(Ligue 1 2023/2024): Highlights Losc Lille - PSG
Paris Saint-Germain headed north, confirmed autumn champions.
The victory over Lille on Sunday night would extend their advantage.
After both podium rivals lost, Luis Enrique's men could open a seven-point lead.
Kylian Mbappé embraced French FA president Philippe Diallo before the festivities.
The guest of honour taking his seat,
as a stunning backdrop of a fevered Stade Pierre Mauvois welcomed the players.
Lost new victory would draw them level with Monaco on the podium,
therefore just six points off PSG.
The surprise in Luis Enrique's XI, Arshaf Hakimi, in line for his 100th PSG appearance.
Benched in favour of Warren Zaire Emery as the right wing-back,
the Spaniard said he was trying something new.
Yet it was down the left where the danger lay.
Edon Zarova was a constant threat and went closest to opening the scoring.
Kosovan driving on to his favoured left.
The shot into the side netting.
After being suspended against Oldside Dortmund in midweek,
Ousmane Dembele was fresh for the contest.
He found Vitinha, who also discovered Luca Chevalier in top form.
Will both teams advance to the next phase of their respective European adventures?
PSG into the round of 16 of the Champions League,
while Lille top their group in the Europa Conference League.
Maybe explain the lack of fireworks in front of the FFF president.
Well, the aggregate score of PSG's last two visits to Lille was 12-2.
Yet despite a mighty improvement,
they opened the door for the champions to forge ahead.
Vafode Diakite with a good initial challenge,
but then an ill-advised lunge to fell Luca Hernandez.
Well, Luca Chevalier saved two spot kicks and lost last home match against Metz.
But with eight goals in his last five in all competitions against Lille,
Mbappe again showed no mercy.
16 for the season, eight more than anyone else.
It's also his 180th Ligue 1 Uber Eats goal.
But this time it wasn't enough for victory.
Marco Asensio back for a second sub appearance since returning from injury.
Giving the ball away cheaply.
Adebunas initially denied a substitute.
Jonathan David was not to be.
Off the bench to grab a point.
Three goals in his last four appearances.
Adebunas finding the feet of Arnaud Tenas.
Marquinhos couldn't track the Canadian international.
And it was two points dropped.
PSG though still five points clear at the summit.
With one match before the end of the year, Lille now just two points off the podium.