Rotation brought risk, and for Paris Saint-Germain, it almost came at a cost.Just days after a breathless UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich and ahead of the return leg, Luis Enrique opted to rest key players against mid-table Lorient. The result was a disjointed display and a 2-2 draw that underlined how fine the margins remain in the Ligue 1 title race.It's over at the Parc des Princes. See you on Wednesday in Munich. 👊 #Ligue1 | #PSGFCL (2-2) pic.twitter.com/INAQpvB0c8— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 2, 2026 With a six-point cushion over Lens, Luis Enrique gambled on rotation. He did not get the performance he wanted, but did, at least, extend the lead by a point.The goals themselves owed much to fortune. Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye opened the scoring inside six minutes when the ball ricocheted off him and into the net, before Warren Zaire-Emery restored the lead with a driven effort that squeezed through a crowded box.Lorient, however, played without fear and with greater clarity.Pablo Pagis equalised early with a well-taken volley, left unmarked in the area, before Tosin Aiyegun struck on the counter late on, punishing defensive lapses from PSG debutant Pierre Mounegue. The young forward, prolific at a youth level, endured a difficult introduction to senior football.With Bayern, only one thing's for sure – there will be goalsFor Luis Enrique, though, the bigger picture may still justify the means. Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos were all rested, while others saw limited minutes – clear signs of a squad managed with one eye firmly on Munich.PSG travel to face Bayern on Wednesday night with a narrow 5-4 advantage. Domestically, the job is not yet done. But for now, Luis Enrique appears willing to accept dropped points in pursuit of a far greater prize.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719449##LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAY 32SaturdayNantes – Olympique Marseille 3-0 (0-0)/Ganago 50, Cabella 54, Abline 58/PSG – Lorient 2-2 (1-1)/Mbaye 6, Zaire-Emery 62 – Pagin 12, Tosin 78/Metz – Monaco IN PROGRESS22.05: (4.60) Nice (3.60) Lens (1.80) Sunday16.00: (1.40) Lille (4.50) Le Havre (8.50) 18.15: (1.75) Auxerre (3.50) Angers (5.00) 18.15: (2.05) Paris (3.45) Brest (3.60) 18.15: (2.60) Strasbourg (3.35) Toulouse (2.70) 21.45: (2.25) Olympique Lyon (3.50) Rennes (3.10) ***odds are subject to change***
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