Results Lille vs. PSG: At the end of the game, PSG was forced to accept sharing the points with Lille because they were unable to handle the pressure.
PSG visited Lille as a guest in the Ligue 1 round of 16. It was Arnau Tenas’ turn to defend PSG’s goal, with Donnarumma still out due to suspension. Specifically, the younger brother of Kylian Mbappe, 16-year-old footballer Ethan Mbappe, was also named to the registration squad.
With Mbappe leading the attack, PSG lined up in a 3-3-3-1 configuration when the game began. Despite having superior ball possession, the home team’s counterattack presented Zhegrova’s first real threat. The 36th minute saw PSG’s lone attempt on goal, but Vitinha’s strike was stopped by the Lille goalie.
PSG and Lille drew 1-1 in the first half of play.
PSG played strong defense in the second half, but they didn’t create many chances. When Diakite fouled Lucas Hernandez in the penalty area in the 66th minute, the referee gave PSG a penalty. Mbappe scored his 16th goal in Ligue 1 this season from the penalty spot.
Aiming for a minimum victory for PSG, the home squad made an effort to put pressure on the opposition and equalized the score. Asensio did not perform well in this scenario, as Jonathan David’s accurate shot in the 90+4 minute leveled the score.
PSG’s nine-game winning streak in Ligue 1 came to an end with a 1-1 tie. Lille has moved into the top 4, and they remain at the top of the standings, five points clear of Nice.