Neymar on target as Paris Saint-Germain held at home by Troyes who edge closer to Ligue 1 safety

Troyes earned an impressive 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain to all but secure their place in Ligue 1 for next season. No team has beaten PSG in Paris this season — only two others had even managed a draw — and Troyes came as close as any to breaking that streak. Ad/> Angel Di Maria created the opening goal with a perfect left-footed cross from wide on the right.

Marquinhos turned it in and no Troyes defender was anywhere near clearing it. TransfersMbappe still plans to quit PSG — Paper RoundA DAY AGO Kylian Mbappe charged onto a Neymar pass in the 25th-minute and American defender Erik Palmer-Brown was unable to stop the French forward fairly, conceding a penalty which Neymar confidently converted. Nuno Mendes gifted Troyes a route back into the game with a blind pass across the face of goal.

Canadian forward Ike Ugbo took full advantage of the opportunity, firing beyond the diving Keylor Navas. PSG would rue their failure to convert a late first-half period of dominance into a decisive third goal. Troyes raced out of the blocks in the second half.

Renaud Ripart won a penalty when his clever footwork left Presnel Kimpembe grasping in desperation. Florian Tardieu converted from the spot with a Panenka. PSG had chances to win, notably a penalty shout from AChraf Hakimi and a Neymar goal ruled out by VAR.