PSG beats Monaco and strengthens its lead in Ligue 1

The PSG triumphed against the Monaco this Wednesday (18), with a score of 4 to 2. This match, counting for the 16th day of the French Championshipallowed the Parisian team to retain first place with a total of 40 points.

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The match between Monaco and PSG

The meeting was intense on both sides. Paris Saint-Germain opened the scoring in the 24th minute thanks to Desiré. To react, Eliesse Ben-Seghir and Embolo found the net allowing Monaco to lead 2 to 1.

However, this was not enough to slow down the rise of PSG, who remain undefeated this season. Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos scored goals in the 64th and 83rd minutes, respectively. Dembélé finished the match in style by curling the ball to score the fourth goal. Final score: 4 to 2 in favor of PSG.

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Donnarumma injured

The guardian Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a violent spike to the face from defender Wilfried Singo in the first minutes of the match. Although the action was unintentional, Singo stomped on the left side of the goalkeeper’s face, receiving a yellow card for his action.

Donnarumma received treatment in the field, but was unable to continue and was replaced by Matvey Safonov. The goalkeeper had to receive a few stitches.

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Future

With this victory, the Paris Saint-Germain takes a 10-point lead over second place, Olympique de Marseille. Their next challenge will take place on Sunday (22), at 5 p.m. (Brasilia time), during the first round of the French Cup against Lens.