Manama, March 20 (BNA): The Paris Saint-Germain team looked slow and indifferent on Sunday, as the French League leaders lost 3-0 to Monaco, and Wissam Ben Yedder scored two goals.
With nine matches remaining, Paris Saint-Germain still has a 15-point lead at the top of the standings and is still on track to equal Saint-Etienne’s record of 10 Ligue 1 titles. Monaco moved to seventh place.
Paris Saint-Germain had possession of the ball but was largely toothless in attack and the hosts deserved to take the lead in the 25th minute after Youssef Fofana opened up space on the right flank and crossed Ben Yedder’s cross.
With his back to the goal, the France striker tied the ball and sent it into the net with a light kick with the outside of his foot.
Monaco could have gone into the second half with a bigger lead, but missed two more chances before the first half.
Paris Saint-Germain’s first real chance came in the 51st minute when Kylian Mbappe took advantage of Neymar’s through pass to break into the area only to sabotage his shot.
Substitute Kevin Volland replaced Gelson Martins and immediately impacted Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from close range in the conclusion of a well-executed team move in the 68th minute.
Eder made it 3-0 six minutes from the end of the penalty kick after Presnel Kimpembe recklessly tackled from behind on Volland. Donnarumma managed to block the striker’s kick, but the ball rebounded into the net.
PSG was without Lionel Messi, who was ruled out with flu-like symptoms. In addition to the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, PSG were also without Sergio Ramos, Angel Di Maria, Juan Bernat, Levin Kurzawa and Ander Herrera.
Lagging behind PSG and chasing second place, Marseille and Nice later played at the Stade Velodrome.
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