After two unexpected Ligue 1 draws against Nantes (1-1) and Auxerre (0-0), Paris Saint-Germain finally won, exploiting Olympique Marseille and Monaco’s ties to increase the gap to seven points and enjoy the view from the top of the table.Danilo on leaving PSG: ‘I didn’t deserve to be treated that way’Olympique Lyon did not have a good time in the capital, as Pierre Sage’s men were not much of a challenge for the Saints, who easily noted their 11th Ligue 1 triumph – 3-1.Doué with a sweet assist to Dembélé 🍬😍 pic.twitter.com/tbuVtIcksB— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) December 15, 2024 The game was over even before it began since the home team was 2-0 up after only 14 minutes behind Ousmane Dembele’s opener and Vitinha’s penalty goal. Still, the 19-year-old Desire Doue was the most deserved of the early lead, assisting for the first and conceding a spot kick for the second goal.Cherki and Mikautadze are too good 😮💨✨@rayan_cherki 🤝 @MikautadzeG pic.twitter.com/8VqWTkPPcm— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) December 15, 2024 Georges Mikautadze gave the visitors a ray of hope, reducing the gap five minutes before the break, but it turned out that Lyon lacked the strength to make a comeback. Doue’s 53rd-minute goal was disallowed due to Achraf Hakimi’s offside, but Les Gones could not be saved 35 minutes later when Goncalo Ramos netted his first Ligue 1 goal of the season, making it 3-1.Doué was UNSTOPPABLE today 😮💨🇫🇷👟 45 touches🔑 2 key passes⭐️ 2 dribbles🅰️ 1 assist💪 6 ground duels won pic.twitter.com/dIVdnzqcX6— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) December 15, 2024 Although in a comfortable position, the Saints will play their duel of the 16th round in only two days, two weeks before the rest of the league. It’ll be a derby clash against third-placed Monaco and the champions’ eventual defeat would return excitement to the title race.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571297##
