PSG’s Unbeaten Run in Ligue 1 Ends, but Eyes Remain on Champions League
After an unprecedented 30-game unbeaten streak in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain tasted defeat for the first time this season, falling to OGC Nice in their 31st match (1-3). However, despite this home loss, manager Luis Enrique remains undeterred and looks ahead to their Champions League semi-final date with Arsenal.
Game Recap: A Night of Missed Opportunities
«It wasn’t a painful defeat. I’d like to congratulate Nice, who played a very serious game. They defended excellently; we had 30 chances. We’d like to play the same way against Arsenal, have 30 opportunities. We’ll do our utmost for our supporters. Nice put up an exceptional defensive performance, but we should have won that game given our overall play,» Luis Enrique told DAZN.
Defeat in Context: PSG’s Historic Run
PSG’s losing streak in the league dates back to May 2021. The French giants are currently 15 points clear at the summit with eight games left to play, making them all but assured of retaining their Ligue 1 title.
Looking Ahead: Champions League Semi-finals
With the league title all but wrapped up, Luis Enrique and his men are fully focused on European glory. They’ll meet Arsenal in the semi-finals of the UCL, with the first leg slated for April 30.
A Glimpse into the Near Future
PSG is set to welcome Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final first leg on April 30 at the Parc des Princes. Fans and pundits alike eagerly await this mouthwatering encounter between two powerhouses of European football.
FAQ
- Q: When was the last time PSG lost in Ligue 1?
- A: The last time PSG lost in Ligue 1 was in May 2021.
- Q: Who are PSG’s opponents in the Champions League semi-finals?
- A: Arsenal FC
Did you know?
PSG is the first team in Ligue 1 history to go unbeaten in the first 30 games of a season.
«We’d like to play the same way against Arsenal, have 30 opportunities. We’ll do our utmost for our supporters. We should have won that game given our overall play»
— Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain manager
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