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Substitute Goncalo Ramos scored with a powerful header in the 94th minute, securing a late 1-0 victory for European champions Paris Saint-Germain over Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Ramos transformed PSG’s overwhelming possession into three points at the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique’s team can now shift their focus to Tuesday’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich. PSG leads Ligue 1 by two points, following Marseille’s 1-0 win at Auxerre that moved them into second place. The introduction of Ramos in the 72nd minute, replacing Senny Mayulu, provided the attacking impetus the Parisians needed. The Portuguese international, making his 100th appearance for PSG, forced a fine save from Nice goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf shortly before his crucial goal. As the seconds dwindled, Ramos connected from close range with a corner from Lee Kang-in, which was glanced on by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Ramos celebrated by kicking the corner flag as home fans cheered. PSG coach Luis Enrique said, “We were too quiet in the first half hour, but then we improved, put in the work, and definitely deserved the win.” Marseille, despite a lacklustre performance, secured a win at Auxerre thanks to England midfielder Angel Gomes’ goal after half an hour, moving them into second place. Auxerre failed to capitalise when Marseille were reduced to 10 men after left-back Ulisses Garcia was sent off in the 65th minute. Marseille will host Italian side Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday. Monaco faced their first home defeat of the season, losing 1-0 to Paris FC, ending a promising unbeaten run under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli. Experienced Nigerian international Moses Simon scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute. Monaco’s lackluster performance was highlighted when Takumi Minamino missed a chance in second-half stoppage time. Monaco will need to recover quickly as they travel to the Arctic Circle to face Norwegian side Bodo Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday.
