PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms

TL;DR

PSG drew 2-2 with Lorient in Ligue 1, squandering a lead twice. They are preparing for a crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich after winning the first leg 5-4.

Key points

PSG drew 2-2 with Lorient in Ligue 1
PSG is preparing for a Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich
PSG remains six points clear at the top of Ligue 1
Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaire-Emery scored for PSG
Lorient's goals came from Pablo Pagis and Aiyegun Tosin

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Nantes scored three times in nine minutes in a comprehensive win over Marseille in Ligue 1 (Fred TANNEAU) (Fred TANNEAU/AFP/AFP) Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding a second-string line-up and throwing away the lead twice in a 2-2 draw with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Ibrahim Mbaye's fortuitous early goal to put PSG ahead at the Parc des Princes was cancelled out by Pablo Pagis, but Warren Zaire-Emery gave the hosts the lead for the second time, moments after coming on as a substitute. However, a mistake by teenage debutant Pierre Mounguengue allowed Aiyegun Tosin to run through and score a second for Lorient, and PSG could not find a winner. Nevertheless, their lead at the top of the table remains six points with three games left after title rivals Lens drew 1-1 at Nice. Lens still have to host PSG on May 13, but Luis Enrique's side will be crowned champions next weekend if they better the result of their closest challengers. In the meantime, PSG are focused principally on the defence of their European title as they face Bayern away on Wednesday after winning 5-4 at home in the first leg. "It is very difficult in terms of motivation after playing a Champions League semi-final in an incredible atmosphere, but I expect more from my players," said Luis Enrique, who made nine changes, with only Willian Pacho and Desire Doue retained from midweek. and were unused substitutes while was rested entirely. , 19, made just his second top-team appearance in goal. Mounguengue, an 18-year-old forward, came on in the second half.

Q&A

What was the outcome of the PSG vs Lorient match?

PSG and Lorient ended in a 2-2 draw, with PSG giving up their lead twice during the match.

How did PSG perform in their previous Champions League match against Bayern Munich?

PSG won the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich 5-4.

What are the implications of PSG's draw with Lorient for their Ligue 1 title chase?

Despite the draw, PSG maintains a six-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table with three games remaining.

Who scored the goals for PSG and Lorient in the match?

Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaire-Emery scored for PSG, while Pablo Pagis and Aiyegun Tosin found the net for Lorient.

PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms

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