PSG picking up steam – another routine win in their push for the top

Paris Saint-Germain continued their revival in Ligue 1 by recording a third consecutive victory, overcoming Le Mans 3-1 to climb into fifth place in the standings.The hosts wasted little time asserting themselves and were rewarded in the 19th minute. Following an extended VAR review, Harold Voyer was penalised for handball inside the penalty area, giving PSG the opportunity to take the lead. Beraldo stepped up and sent his effort into the bottom-right corner, narrowly beating Kocik despite the goalkeeper guessing correctly.Lucas Beraldo penalty goal in PSG vs Le Mans game. https://t.co/4dk8AXfUZo— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) October 10, 2026 Le Mans had a chance to respond in the 29th minute, but Safonov came off his line quickly to deny Mafouta in a one-on-one situation. PSG also threatened before the interval, with Akliouche seeing his header saved.The second half began with another promising opportunity for the home side, only for Kocik to keep out Achraf Hakimi in a one-on-one duel. Le Mans immediately capitalised on the missed chance, launching a rapid counter-attack that ended with Mafouta finding the net in the 54th minute to make it 1-1.PSG regained control seven minutes later. Kocik failed to deal convincingly with a corner, punching the ball back into danger. Fabian Ruiz sent it towards goal, and although the goalkeeper managed to parry the attempt, Kvaratskhelia reacted quickest to convert the rebound and restore the hosts' advantage.Kvaratskhelia goal in PSG vs Le Mans game. https://t.co/bDCBTgq3OW— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) October 10, 2026 The game tilted further in PSG's favour in the 68th minute, when Akliouche opened his account for the club. Le Mans allowed the attacker too much room down the right flank, and he took full advantage, driving forward before finishing accurately at the near post.Maghnes Akliouche goal in PSG vs Le Mans game. https://t.co/hVzCUb1gm0— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) October 10, 2026 There was still time for Le Mans to threaten again, as Gueye embarked on an impressive run into the PSG penalty area before seeing his effort crash against the crossbar.The closing stages brought further drama. Lucas Hernandez was pulled back inside the box by Bamba, prompting the referee to award PSG a penalty. Doue took responsibility in the 93rd minute, but Kocik produced another excellent save to deny him. Vitinha then attempted to reach the rebound and was caught in the ensuing scramble, leading to a second penalty being awarded. However, a VAR review overturned that decision, allowing Le Mans to avoid further punishment.Despite an unexpectedly difficult beginning to the campaign, PSG have now found their rhythm. The French champions failed to win any of their opening three league matches, but this latest triumph represents their third consecutive victory — their most impressive winning streak since recording seven straight wins between December 2025 and February 2026.LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAYFridayLens – Olympique Lyon 2-1 (1-0)/Sotoca 36, Udol 76 – Merah 85/SaturdayLille – Le Havre 1-0 (1-0)/Bakwa 5/Brest – Angers 5-1 (4-0)/Ajorque 9, Tousart 17, Lala 30 pen, Balde 45, Mboup 54 – Peter 47/Lorient – Paris 1-0 (0-0)/Bernardeau 68/Monaco – Toulouse 2-2 (2-0)/Diop 29, Abline 38 – Tengstedt 48 pen, Oppong 59/PSG – Le Mans 3-1 (1-0)/Beraldo 19 pen, Kvaratskhelia 61, Akliouche 68 – Mafouta 54/Sunday16.00: (2.40) Nice (3.45) Strasbourg (2.90) 18.15: (1.48) Rennes (4.40) Auxerre (6.75) 21.45: (3.90) Troyes (3.50) Olympique Marseille (1.95) ***odds are subject to change***

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