Gonçalo Ramos Saves PSG with a Last-Minute Goal Against Nice

At Parc des Princes, the afternoon set the stage for a critical matchup for PSG, eager to recover from their frustrating draw with Lorient earlier in the week. Nice, on the other hand, arrived with momentum, having secured three consecutive wins in Ligue 1, determined to make an impact in the capital. Luis Enrique fielded a 4-3-3 formation with Chevalier in goal, a defense consisting of Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes, a midfield with Neves, Vitinha, and Zaïre-Emery, and an attacking trio of Barcola, Mayulu, and Kvaratskhelia. Meanwhile, Franck Haise opted for a compact and disciplined 5-4-1 setup, with Diouf in goal, a defensive line of Bard, Oppong, Bah, and Abdi, a midfield featuring Mendy, Sanson, Louchet, and Boudaoui, and Gouveia supporting Jansson, who was the lone striker. François Letexier blew the whistle to start a match that promised to be tight, with PSG focusing on possession while Nice prepared to defend diligently.

The first half quickly confirmed expectations: Paris dominated possession but struggled to break through Nice’s defensive wall. Neves sparked an early chance with a blocked shot from 20 meters after a patient buildup (5′). Barcola threatened Diouf with a curled shot after some good work on the left, but the Nice goalkeeper made a solid save (14′). Kvaratskhelia, who was lively, created danger on the right but saw Oppong block his attempt in the area (18′). Despite their overwhelming control, highlighted by 90% possession in the opening 15 minutes, PSG lacked efficiency. Nice, disciplined and organized, created their first chance when Sanson took a quick shot after a swift transition (31′), and Bah nearly silenced the Parc with a corner, but Kvaratskhelia made a miraculous clearance before Chevalier gathered the ball in the confusion (32′). Vitinha (36′) and Barcola missed further chances, with the latter failing to convert after a scramble (39′), and as clashes intensified towards the end of the period (42′), the score remained goalless at halftime.

The savior is (again) Ramos

After the break, PSG raised the intensity and launched a series of attacks, determined to change the outcome. Hakimi found Barcola with a pass, but the winger missed an excellent opportunity again (46′). Neves nearly opened the scoring with a cross-shot that grazed the post after a touch from Oppong (53′), and Zaïre-Emery tested Diouf with a long-range attempt that was comfortably saved (57′). PSG continued to press: Mayulu’s shot lacked precision (58′), and Kvaratskhelia and Barcola both missed headers from left-wing crosses (60′, 65′). The introductions of Dembélé, Lee, and Ramos injected more attacking energy, but the breakthrough remained elusive. Dembélé squandered a huge chance at the near post from a Kvaratskhelia cross, missing his attempted flick (76′). The pressure from Paris became suffocating, with Nice desperate to clear several dangerous balls from their box (77′). Ramos came close with a stunning pivot shot that skimmed the crossbar, and another header from Lee’s cross was easily handled by Diouf (80′). Although Ruiz missed a header from a Dembélé center (85′), the game remained tense.

In a promising move, Boudaoui found Mendy on the break, but Pacho intervened just in time, allowing Chevalier to save his left-footed shot (89′). As the match appeared to be heading towards a frustrating draw for PSG, Luis Enrique’s team found the breakthrough in the dying seconds. Following a quickly taken corner, Nuno Mendes linked up with Ruiz before finding Kvaratskhelia, whose cross was headed in by Ramos. Diouf deflected the attempt over the bar (90’+4), but soon after, Lee took another right-side corner. Kvaratskhelia’s flicked header found Ramos, who surged in at the far post to score with a perfect header, securing a dramatic victory for PSG in stoppage time (90’+5). After a thrilling encounter, PSG earned a much-needed win at Parc des Princes (1-0). This victory enables PSG to breathe easier in the standings ahead of their match against OM later tonight and prepares them for their trip to Lyon next weekend. Nice, faithful to their brave defensive plan throughout the match, leaves with a painful defeat but can now focus on their upcoming European fixture against Freiburg before taking on FC Metz. This dramatic finish highlights both the resilience of Nice and PSG’s determination to turn the match around until the very last second.