Nuno Mendes unstoppable: ex-Sporting star shines for PSG v Olympique (video) | OneFootball

PSG thrashed Marseille at home, 5-0, maintaining their lead in Ligue 1, which had been temporarily taken by Lens after their win against Rennes on Saturday. The match was marked by Parisian dominance, highlighted by a brace from Ousmane Dembélé and a great performance by Nuno Mendes. The former Sporting player – who is preparing to make some changes – assisted the first goal for the European champions.

PSG started strong and opened the scoring in the 12th minute, with a high-level team play ending in an assist from Nuno Mendes and a precise finish by Dembélé. In the 37th minute, the French international made the difference again with a stunning goal, leaving two opponents behind before firing past Jeffrey De Lange.

The Parisian dominance continued after the break. In the 64th minute, João Neves won the ball high up the pitch and crossed into the box, with Facundo Medina inadvertently deflecting it into his own net, increasing PSG’s lead. Just two minutes later, Dembélé once again made an impact and set up Kvaratskhelia, who made it 4-0 with a great first-time shot.

In the 74th minute, Kang-In Lee, who had just come on, sealed the rout with a fine individual play after a powerful low shot. PSG nearly scored a sixth in stoppage time, but the former Sporting full-back hit the crossbar after an excellent combination inside the box.

With the win, Paris Saint-Germain held onto first place in Ligue 1, with 51 points, two more than Lens, who had beaten Rennes at home (3-1) the previous day. Meanwhile, Marseille remain in fourth place with 39 points, three fewer than Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon, who defeated Nantes (1-0) on Saturday.

Check out some moments from Nuno Mendes in the match:

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