Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League crisis has obviously been transferred to the Ligue 1 as well. The Saints fell short in Munich four days ago and tonight replayed a pale performance from the duel with the Bavarians, which was not enough to beat the 16th-placed Nantes at Parc des Princes – 1-1!Despite opening the game ideally and taking the lead behind Hakimi’s goal in the second minute, PSG wasted too many chances, especially before the break, and were punished for that with Abline’s 38th-minute leveller. One of the key questions for the gaffer Luis Enrique will be why Randal Kolo Muani and Marco Asensio watched the match from the bench, while Ousmane Dembele got a chance only in the last 20 minutes. The Spaniard seems to have firepower, but has no idea of how to use it.Un bon point pour le @FCNantes 🛡️#PSGFCN pic.twitter.com/qgg6z86cEu— Ligue 1 McDonald’s (@Ligue1) November 30, 2024 The Parisians opened the game the way they undoubtedly hoped for, making it 1-0 after only two minutes! Goncalo Ramos played a terrific ball inside the penalty area for Achraf Hakimi, and the Moroccan found it easy to send the ball home from close range.Hakimi’nin 2. Dakikada takımımızı öne geçirdiği gol. #PSGFCN pic.twitter.com/tDYFnpqQ7o— PSG Türkiye (@PSG_Turk) November 30, 2024 PSG’s attacks continued, but none of the chances doubled the lead. Kang-In Lee hit the post, rushing in the box from the right flank, while Hakimi was close to making it two, but Nantes custodian Patrik Carlgren stopped him.And when the home team could not convert its chances, the visitors managed to equalize from their only attempt on target, as Matthis Abline crowned Nantes’ hasty counter with his third goal of the season, leaving Luis Enrique stunned seven minutes before the break.🚨🚨| Goal for Nantes scored by Matthis Abline.PSG 1-1 Nantes [38′]#Ligue1 pic.twitter.com/Za7txUFs4q— D F D 🇫🇮🇬🇧 (@DubaFotballData) November 30, 2024 A cat-and-mouse game continued in the second half, as the Saints had the possession but failed to convert it into a goals advantage. Meanwhile, Nantes were focused on defence and fastbreaks, relying on their keeper, who made as many as eight stops only in the first 45 minutes.You see what Neymar is doing here? He allegedly earned €200,000 every time he did it!Interestingly, Enrique’s initial options from the bench were Warren Zaire-Emery and Desire Doue, while Ousmane Dembele, Marco Asensio, and Randal Kolo Muani remained in the dugout, although PSG needed a goal with twenty minutes to play. Former Barcelona winger was finally subbed in in the 73rd minute, but – just like his teammates – struggled to make a proper impact, which, in the end, resulted in his team’s unexpected draw with the underdogs.PSG tie African star until 2029The Parisians are still convincingly first in Ligue 1, although Monaco could reduce the gap to four points in case of a triumph in a derby against Marseille (Sunday, 22.45). PSG’s more significant problem is their lack of enthusiasm and creativity and the crisis that gets deeper by day.LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAY 13 Friday Reims – Lens 0-2 (0-1)/Thomasson 23, Nzola 61/Saturday Rennes – Saint-Etienne 5-0 (2-0)/Kalimuendo 38 pen, 61, 67 pen, Blas 45+6, Gouiri 53/Brest – Strasbourg 3-1 (2-0)/Lala 12 pen, Pereira Lage 45+1, Del Castillo 90+2 – Ouattara 85/PSG – Nantes 1-1 (1-1)/Hakimi 2 – Abline 38/Sunday 17.00: (4.40) Montpellier (3.60) Lille (1.82)19.00: (2.35) Le Havre (3.25) Angers (3.15)19.00: (1.95) Olympique Lyon (3.80) Nice (3.95)19.00: (1.80) Toulouse (3.70) Auxerre (5.00)22.45: (2.65) Olympique Marseille (3.75) Monaco (2.60)***odds are subject to change***
