Second-place Nice escaped with a 0-0 draw within the French league after captain Dante was despatched off and Montpellier midfielder Teji Savanier fluffed a first-half penalty.
Nice is 12 factors behind runaway chief Paris Saint-Germain and three factors forward of Marseille, which might transfer stage if it wins at Brest on Sunday. Second spot ensures qualification for the Champions League. The 38-year-old Dante has gained the Champions League within the crimson jersey of former membership Bayern Munich. He noticed crimson within the thirty fifth minute on Saturday after fouling Elye Wahi, a vigorous striker who’s half his age.
Savanier is among the league’s finest midfielders, however he tried a Panenka-style spot-kick for the hosts from a two-step run-up. Nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez did not fall for it and made a simple save.
Dante, who scored a wonderfully taken Panenka when Nice knocked PSG out of the French Cup, can have been relieved.
Benitez was overwhelmed shortly after the break, however ahead Valere Germain’s shot hit the submit.
In the day’s different sport, Canada striker Ike Ugbo struck simply earlier than halftime as Troyes gained 1-0 at residence to Nantes to maneuver additional away from relegation hassle and into fifteenth place.
The 23-year-old Ugbo was signed by Chelsea at age 16 however is now on mortgage from Belgian facet Genk. He confirmed good method to show in a speedy cross from the left within the forty third. Coach Antoine Kombouare’s Nantes was in search of a sixth win in seven video games, however as a substitute stayed in seventh place and 4 factors behind Rennes in fourth and the automated Champions League spot.
SUNDAY’S GAMES
Runaway league chief Paris Saint-Germain hosts last-place Bordeaux in a tense environment after the membership’s beautiful midweek defeat — and exit — within the Champions League in opposition to Real Madrid within the spherical of 16.
It was the third humiliating exit in 5 years from Europe’s elite competitors, following history-making defeats away to Barcelona and at residence to Manchester United after comfy first-leg wins.
PSG’s hardcore ultras group — often called CUP — demanded in a press release Saturday night time that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi depart the membership instantly.
“It’s nothing personal but he’s not the right man for the situation,” the assertion learn. “The situation at the club means there’s a need for a complete restructuring.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
