Nantes 3-1 PSG: Mauricio Pochettino’s side stunned as Neymar scores and misses penalty

Nantes shocked Ligue 1 by inflicting just a second league defeat of the season on leaders Paris Saint-Germain after a flurry of first-half goals at Stade de la Beaujoire led to a 3-1 victory. Antoine Kombouare’s side had raced into a 3-0 lead by the break and were able to hold on for the three points, despite the visitors threatening a comeback.

Ad/> The hosts were a constant threat going forward against an out-of-sorts PSG defence, and it took just four minutes to break the deadlock as Randal Kolo Muani collected a perfectly weighted pass and slotted through the legs of Keylor Navas to make it 1-0. Champions LeagueMbappe considering PSG offer that would make him world's highest-paid player — report17/02/2022 AT 10:56 Mauricio Pochettino’s side wasted a glut of chances at the other end, something that came back to haunt them when Nantes doubled their lead through Quentin Merlin, who collected the ball just inside the area and unleashed an unstoppable shot that arrowed into the far top corner.

Dennis Appiah had a reprieve for the hosts when he was shown a straight red card for bringing Mbappe down outside the box, only for the referee to overturn the decision after consulting with VAR. The third came deep into added time after a penalty was awarded, via VAR, against Gini Wijnaldum for handball.

Ludovic Blas stepped up to take it, and comprehensively dispatched his eighth goal of the season. PSG came out all guns blazing after the break and reduced the deficit immediately when Neymar converted from Lionel Messi’s pass.

Ligue 1 table Ligue 1 fixtures / results Ligue 1 top scorers They had the momentum by now, but Neymar missed a penalty on the hour mark and, after that, it gradually dissipated. Mbappe missed a further