Trailing at the break at the Bollaert stadium, Paris SG turned the tide thanks in particular to its international striker Bradley Barcola, author of a decisive pass on the equalizer from Fabian Ruiz (59) then the winning goal at the end match (86).
But as during the laborious qualification for the Coupe de France against Espaly (4-2), everything was far from perfect against Lens. Luis Enrique’s team will have to raise their level of play to beat Manchester City at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday if they want to continue their adventure in the Champions League.
Still deprived of Marquinhos, the defense showed generosity, in particular on corners as on the opening of the Lensoise score by Mbala Nzola (36th). Before waking up in the second act, Paris was never dangerous in the first half.
In defense of Luis Enrique’s team, it evolved without two important players offensively, striker Ousmane Dembélé, ill, and full-back Achraf Hakimi, spared.
-Another French representative in the Champions League (where he is, against all expectations, in a much better position before facing Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday), Brest showed his realism to beat Rennes, with goals from Edimilson Fernandes (27) and Ludovic Ajorque (74).
The goal of Ludovic Blas (77) does not prevent Rennes from sinking into crisis: it is now a fight for maintenance that is at stake.
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