PSG held by Lorient despite resting key players
Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 2-2 draw by Lorient in Ligue 1 Matchday 32, as Luis Enrique rotated his squad ahead of the Champions League semifinals.
Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 2-2 draw by Lorient in Ligue 1 Matchday 32, as Luis Enrique rotated his squad ahead of the Champions League semifinals.
Despite the changes, PSG were close to securing all three points.
Rotated PSG still delivered
Without regular starters like Dembélé, Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia, PSG relied on players such as Doué, Barcola and Mayulu, while also handing minutes to third-choice goalkeeper Renato Marin.
Mbaye opened the scoring early in the 6th minute, but Pagis equalized for Lorient.
In the second half, Warren Zaïre-Emery came off the bench to make it 2-1, only for Tosin to level once again.
PSG nearly won it late, but Lucas Hernández hit the post.
PSG still lead the league
Despite the draw, PSG remain seven points clear at the top, ahead of Lens.
Bayern Munich also didn't lose
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich also didn't lose
Vincent Kompany’s side drew 3-3 with Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, with stars like Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz starting on the bench.
With PSG leading 5-4 from the first leg, the return leg in Germany promises to be a thrilling encounter.
