PSG beats Monaco and widens the gap in Ligue 1

The PSG triumphed over Monaco this Wednesday, October 18, with a score of 4 to 2. This match, counting for the 16th day of the French Championshipallows the Parisian team to consolidate its position at the top of the ranking with 40 points.

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The match between Monaco and PSG

The meeting was rich in emotions on both sides. Paris Saint-Germain opened the scoring in the 24th minute thanks to Desiré. Monaco then responded with goals from Eliesse Ben-Seghir and Embolo, taking the lead to 2-1.

However, this was not enough to stop the momentum of PSG, still undefeated this season. Dembelé and Gonçalo Ramos scored their goals during the second half, in the 64th and 83rd minutes respectively. Dembelé closed the match by launching an attack to score the fourth goal. The final score is therefore 4 to 2 in favor of PSG.

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Donnarumma injured

The guardian Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a violent blow to the face from defender Wilfried Singo in the first minutes of the match. Although the action was unintentional, Singo touched the goalkeeper’s face with his sole, earning him a yellow card.

Donnarumma was treated on the field, but unable to continue the match, he had to be replaced by Matvey Safonov. It required a few stitches.

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What’s next?

With this result, the Paris Saint-Germain takes 10 points ahead of the second in the championship, Olympique de Marseille. The next meeting of the Parisian club will take place on Sunday October 22 at 5 p.m. (Brasilia time) for the first day of the French Cupwhere they will face Lens.