PSG v Nantes – Lucas Hernandez, title race and pride in Paris

In partnership with

Parisfans.fr

·23 April 2026

PSG v Nantes – Lucas Hernandez, title race and pride in Paris

Paris Saint-Germain won 3-0 against Nantes (PSG/Nantes video highlights) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in the postponed Matchday 26 fixture of Ligue 1 2025-2026. Speaking to PSG TV, 30-year-old Paris full-back Lucas Hernandez, who was making his 100th appearance in the Rouge et Bleu shirt, looked back on the win.

Hernandez: “We’re on the right track and it’s up to us to keep going like this”

“After the defeat against Lyon, it was important to approach this match in the best possible way. We knew how important this game was, as it could allow us to go four points clear of Lens. We’re on the right track and it’s up to us to keep going like this, because everyone wants to win this Ligue 1 title. We know it’s not easy, but we’re heading in the right direction.

Hernandez: “I’m proud to be part of this team”

My 100 matches? It’s a source of pride. I’m very proud to reach this milestone with Paris Saint-Germain. Since arriving here in Paris, I’ve had a lot of great moments, and also some a little less good, but it’s true that I only remember the good ones. I’m proud to be part of this team, a team with which we made football history last year. I was able to play a part in that, and this year too we’re continuing to have a very good season. I’m very proud to have played my 100th match with Paris Saint-Germain, and I hope many more matches are still to come.”

A great win for Lucas Hernandez’s 100th appearance, as he continues to build momentum from game to game after a more difficult 2025 on a personal level. It is always hard to see an excellent player go through a dip in form, especially after an injury. But it is also very satisfying to see him return to his best level, and that is currently the case for the French international.

Video OneFootball

This Wednesday, his 100th appearance ended with a fine victory on the Parc des Princes pitch. The Parisians knew these three points were crucial in the title race and gave the Canaries no chance throughout the 90 minutes. Beyond the numbers, this win sends a clear message to their rivals. PSG has its fate in its own hands and wants to go and secure this new league title over the coming weeks.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.