Paris Saint-Germain player ratings vs Le Mans: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Maghnes Akliouche spark second-half surge

Paris Saint-Germain overcame a brief scare to secure a -1 victory over Le Mans at the Parc des Princes. After a dominant opening and a second-half equaliser from the visitors, individual brilliance from the bench turned the tide for Luis Enrique's side.

Paris Saint-Germain maintained their upward trajectory in Ligue 1 with a professional 3-1 victory over Le Mans, though the scoreline belies a period of genuine tension in the second half. Enrique opted for a blend of youth and experience, which initially bore fruit when Lucas Beraldo converted a penalty in the 19th minute.

The Parisians dominated the ball, enjoying 73% possession and generating an impressive 4.10 Expected Goals (xG), yet they lacked the finishing touch to kill the game off before the interval.