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Match in Five Sentences: Paris Saint-Germain and Lorient drew 2-2 at the Parc des Princes. Ibrahim Mbaye opened the scoring in the sixth minute after Yvon Mvogo spilled a routine cross. Pablo Pagis levelled (12.), Warren Zaïre-Emery restored the lead from a Desire Doue pass moments after coming on (62.), and Oluwatosin Aiyegun punished a loose pass to make it all square (78.). A late PSG penalty for handball was overturned after a VAR review in the sixth minute of second half stoppage time. PSG dominated with 24 attempts to five, 68.6% possession and three efforts against the woodwork, but could not force a winner, staying top on 70 points and visiting Bayern Munich in the Champions League next, while Lorient remain ninth and travel to Metz.

Player of the Match: Warren Zaïre-Emery changed the game off the bench, scoring soon after coming on and completing 25 of 26 passes with 13 in the final third.

Stat of the Match: Paris Saint-Germain registered 24 attempts to Lorient's five, a one-sided shot count that underlines how the draw defied the balance of play.

Three Things We Learned: Lorient turned five attempts into two goals, hitting the target three times and making their limited chances count. PSG delivered 29 crosses and won 12 corners, sustaining pressure throughout. Lucas Hernandez hit the frame twice as the hosts rattled the woodwork three times.