French league leader PSG slumps to 3-0 loss at Monaco
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain seemed sluggish and apathetic Sunday because the French league chief slumped to a 3-0 loss at Monaco, with Wissam Ben Yedder scoring twice.
Following PSG’s exit from the Champions League within the last-16 by the hands of Actual Madrid, the poor show on the Stade Louis II will not ease the wrath of ultras who’ve been calling for sporting director Leonardo and president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to go away.
With 9 matches left to play, PSG nonetheless enjoys a 15-point lead on the high of the standings and stays effectively on observe to equal Saint-Etienne’s file of 10 French league titles. Monaco moved to seventh place.
PSG loved the possession however was largely toothless in assault and the hosts deservedly took the lead within the twenty fifth minute after Youssouf Fofana opened area down the correct flank and crossed the ball for Ben Yedder.
Together with his again to the aim, the France ahead linked with the ball and despatched it into the again of the web with a delicate flick with the surface of his foot.
Monaco may have gone into the break with an even bigger lead however missed a few different possibilities earlier than the interval.
PSG’s first actual probability got here within the 51st when Kylian Mbappé made probably the most of Neymar’s by ball to interrupt into the realm solely to fluff his shot.
Substitute Kevin Volland got here on as a alternative for Gelson Martins and instantly made an impression to beat PSG ‘keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from shut vary on the conclusion of a well-executed collective transfer within the 68th.
Yedder made it 3-0 with six minutes left from the penalty spot following Presnel Kimpembe’s reckless sort out from behind on Volland. Donnarumma managed to parry the striker’s kick, however the ball bounced into the web.
PSG was with out Lionel Messi, who was dominated out with flu-like signs. Along with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, PSG was additionally with out Sergio Ramos, Angel di María, Juan Bernat, Layvin Kurzawa and Ander Herrera.
Lagging behind PSG and chasing a runner-up end, Marseille and Good performed later on the Stade Velodrome.
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