Ligue 1 Regular Season - 27
Nice 0 - 4 FT Paris Saint Germain
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Mayulu 16'
N. Mendes 42'
↓ S. Mayulu ↑L. Beraldo 43'
HT
D. Doue (N. Mendes) 49'
61' Y. Ndayishimiye
↓ Lee Kang-In ↑O. Dembele 64'
65' ↓ S. Diop ↑K. Boudache
71' ↓ Dante ↑A. Abdi
72' ↓ E. Wahi ↑Kevin
↓ K. Kvaratskhelia ↑I. Mbaye 76'
↓ D. Doue ↑G. Ramos 76'
↓ N. Mendes ↑D. Fernandez 76'
D. Fernandez (O. Dembele) 81'
W. Zaire-Emery 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
Yehvann Diouf 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Antoine Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dante 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abdulay Juma Bah 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Midfielders
Jonathan Clauss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Sanson 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Youssouf Ndayishimiye
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Hicham Boudaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Melvin Bard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Sofiane Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Maxime Dupé 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ali Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kojo Peprah Oppong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles Vanhoutte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaïl Boudache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Carlos Omoruyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Warren Zaïre-Emery 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Ilya Zabarnyi 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
93
Passes
6
Duels
Willian Pacho
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
83
Passes
2
Duels
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kang-in Lee 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vitinha
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
100
Passes
2
Duels
Senny Mayulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
43
Entry
Forwards
Désiré Doué 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
42
Passes
7
Duels
Nuno Mendes 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Renato Marin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Chevalier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dro Fernández 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Ousmane Dembélé 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
7
Rating
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 0 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 25/04/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 3 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 06/10/2024 | Nice | 1 - 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 15/05/2024 | Nice | 1 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 13/03/2024 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 - 1 | Nice | Coupe de France | Parc des Princes |
| 15/09/2023 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 3 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 08/04/2023 | Nice | 0 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 01/10/2022 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 05/03/2022 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 31/01/2022 | Paris Saint Germain | 0 - 0 | Nice | Coupe de France | Parc des Princes |
01/11/2025
25/04/2025
06/10/2024
15/05/2024
13/03/2024
15/09/2023
08/04/2023
01/10/2022
05/03/2022
31/01/2022
Nice Win
Paris Saint Germain Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: +5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Parisian Masterclass on the Riviera
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Our take: An absolute demolition job confirms Paris Saint Germain's ruthless title credentials while plunging Nice deeper into the relegation mire.
Suffocation by Possession
From the opening exchanges at Allianz Riviera, Paris Saint Germain established a terrifying rhythm that never relented. The visitors dominated possession to the tune of 74%, leaving Nice chasing shadows across their own turf in what quickly became a masterclass of midfield control. The sheer Intensity of the Parisian press choked off any meaningful counter-attacks, highlighted by a staggering 3.63 expected goals against a paltry 0.24 for the hosts. Vitinha was the absolute architect in the center of the park, pulling strings with flawless precision and moving the ball relentlessly forward. The hosts held out admirably with a low block until the 42nd minute, but the mounting pressure finally told when N. Mendes stepped up to coolly dispatch a critical penalty, fracturing the defensive shell and forcing a dramatic shift in the home side's tactical approach.
The Double Blow
Any hopes of a second-half resurgence for the home side evaporated within minutes of the restart. D. Doue doubled the advantage in the 49th minute, capping off a slick move facilitated by Mendes that carved right through the retreating backline. This rapid strike completely altered the Balance of the tie, forcing Nice to push forward and abandon their defensive shape. The real turning point, however, arrived in the 61st minute. A serious foul by Y. Ndayishimiye earned him a straight red card, reducing the struggling hosts to ten men. Playing against this caliber of opposition with a numerical disadvantage is a confirmed death sentence, and the dismissal eradicated any lingering Upset Factor. The pitch suddenly looked twice as large for the exhausted home defenders, who were entirely powerless to stop the incoming waves of Parisian attacks.
A Merciless Conclusion
The final twenty minutes devolved into a mere training exercise for the ruthless title-chasers. The incredible Stakes surrounding Nice's relegation battle seemed to weigh heavily on their depleted ranks, as their structure completely disintegrated. The visitors’ bench flexed its terrifying muscle, as substitute O. Dembele instantly tormented the tired backline after his introduction, providing a pinpoint assist for fellow replacement D. Fernandez to slot home the third in the 81st minute. Not to be left out of the scoring party, W. Zaire-Emery hammered the final nail into the coffin in the 85th minute with a clinical finish. This crushing 4-0 thrashing keeps the capital club breathing heavily down the necks of the league leaders, while leaving the southerners staring nervously at the looming drop zone with only eight games remaining.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Y. Ndayishimiye impact the match?
The 61st-minute dismissal completely destroyed Nice's defensive shape, allowing PSG to exploit the extra space and comfortably add two late goals to turn a defeat into a rout.
What does this mean for Nice's season?
Languishing in 15th place with a dreadful minus-20 goal difference, this heavy loss drags them perilously close to the relegation zone with only eight games remaining.
How did substitute Vitinha change the game?
Although listed as a starter who dominated throughout, Vitinha's masterclass in midfield distribution completely dictated the match's tempo, earning him a well-deserved Man of the Match nod.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Dreams and Survival Nightmares
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. While Paris sprint confidently toward another crown, Nice face a desperate battle for Ligue 1 survival at the Allianz Riviera.
The Setup
This March 21 clash represents everything we love about the business end of a season. Paris Saint Germain arrive sitting comfortably at the summit. With the title race firmly in their control, the Stakes could not be higher for the visitors to maintain their dominance. They boast an array of attacking Stars that simply overwhelm domestic opponents. In stark contrast, Nice are in freefall. Languishing in 15th place, the hosts are staring down the barrel of a grim relegation battle. A dismal Form run of five matches without a victory has drained belief from the squad. When evaluating the overall team dynamics, the tactical Balance tilts entirely toward a Paris side that excels on the road.
Key Battle
It is going to be a long evening for Melvin Bard. The Nice full-back is tasked with shutting down Ousmane Dembélé, a matchup that clearly favors the visitors. If Bard gives the Parisian winger even an inch of space to cut inside, the home side will be ruthlessly punished.
Our Prediction
An uncompromising away win. Paris will seize control of the midfield early, suffocating Nice and feeding off the anxiety inside the stadium. Expect the visitors to exploit the spaces left behind by a desperate home side, likely walking away with a comfortable three-goal margin.