Paris Saint-Germain sent a powerful statement in the title race, brushing aside OGC Nice with authority to reclaim top position after RC Lens briefly climbed to the summit. In a bold tactical twist, Luis Enrique deployed an experimental lineup — with Nuno Mendes pushed into an advanced wide role and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia orchestrating play centrally — and the gamble paid off in style.

The breakthrough arrived just before the interval, as Nuno Mendes calmly converted from the penalty spot after a VAR review confirmed a handball. It was a moment that shifted momentum decisively in favour of the Parisians.

PSG wasted no time tightening their grip after the restart. Desire Doue doubled the lead, finishing off a slick, flowing move that showcased the creative spark of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. From that point on, Nice were chasing shadows.

The hosts’ hopes effectively ended on the hour mark when Youssouf Ndayishimiye saw red, leaving OGC Nice a man down and exposed against a relentless Parisian side.

There was still time for more. Young talent Djaoui Cisse Fernandez (Dro Fernandez) marked his breakthrough moment with a debut goal, before Warren Zaire-Emery added the finishing touch to complete a commanding performance.

2025-26, France - Ligue 1

Nice - PSG 0:4 (0:1)
Goals: Mendes N., 42 (penalty) (0:1); Doue D., 49 (0:2); Fernández Dro, 81 (0:3); Zaire-Emery, 85 (0:4)

Nice: Diouf Y.; Dante (Abdi Ali, 71); Bard M.; Bah; Mendy An.; Clauss J.; Boudaoui; Sanson; Diop S. (Boudache, 65); Ndayishimiye (till 61); Wahi (Kevin O., 72)
Substitution: Boudache (from 65); Abdi Ali (from 71); Kevin O. (from 72)
Bench: Dupé; Oppong; Vanhoutte; Louchet; Coulibaly Dj.; Gouveia
Red cards: Ndayishimiye 61'

PSG: Safonov M.; Zabarnyi; Lucas Hernandez; Mendes N. (Fernández Dro, 76); Vitinha F.; Kvaratskhelia (Mbaye, 76); Mayulu (Beraldo L., 43); Zaire-Emery; Pacho; Doue D. (Ramos G., 76); Lee Kang-in (Dembele O., 64)
Substitution: Beraldo L. (from 43); Dembele O. (from 64); Fernández Dro (from 76); Mbaye (from 76); Ramos G. (from 76)
Bench: Chevalier L.; Marin R.; Marquinhos
Yellow Cards: Mayulu 16