already relegated, Montpellier loses against PSG in League 1
Already champions and awaiting the finals of the Coupe de France and the Champions League, the Parisians thrashed in the penultimate match of Ligue 1 with the reserve team
Even with the imminent qualification for the Champions League final still fresh in their minds, Paris Saint-Germain showed that they have no intention of taking their foot off the gas in Ligue 1. With a team full of reserves and a hat-trick from Gonçalo Ramos, PSG thrashed already relegated Montpellier 4-1 away from home, in yet another performance that highlighted the strength of the squad led by Luis Enrique
Commanding bolt
Despite being the clear favorite, PSG struggled in the opening minutes. With only Barcola among the regular starters, the team entered the field with a slow pace, lacking creativity in midfield and exposed defensively. Montpellier, despite being bottom of the table, threatened by exploiting the Parisian defense, especially with Coulibaly. Arnau Tenas, replacing Donnarumma, made a providential save that kept the score at zero.
Just as the game seemed to be heading into the break goalless, Mayulu hit a beautiful finish into the top corner in the 44th minute, scoring a consolation goal and opening the scoring for the visitors.
Goncalo’s Show
The second half began with PSG determined to resolve the match quickly. In the 49th minute, Gonçalo Ramos completed a low cross and extended the lead. Shortly after, at 59, the Portuguese striker converted a penalty suffered by Doué, scoring his second goal in the match.
Montpellier still tried to react. Coulibaly, one of the most active players on the pitch, received a long ball, dribbled past Beraldo and scored with style in the 64th minute. But PSG’s response was immediate: just one minute later, Ramos sealed the deal in style. After an assist from Arnau Tenas, he controlled the ball, turned and hit a shot into the top corner to make it 4-1 and complete his hat-trick.
Situations and upcoming games
With the victory, PSG reaches 81 points, remains in sole leadership of Ligue 1 and has already secured the French title with rounds to spare, crowning a dominant season both nationally and internationally.
The team returns to the field next Saturday (17), at home, against Auxerre, in another protocol commitment before the finals of the French Cup and the long-awaited decision of the Champions League , against Inter.
Montpellier, with just 16 points, is bottom of the table and has already been mathematically relegated. The team bids farewell to the top flight after 16 years, with a visit to Nantes, also on Saturday.
