Angers SCO 0-3 PSG: The Parisians ease past Angers before the Champions League

PSG is set to face Angers SCO on Matchday 31 of Ligue 1 McDonald's, Luis Enrique and his team have perfectly bounced from their 2-1 home loss to Lyon with a dominant 3-0 victory against relegation-threatened FC Nantes. Following RC Lens' draw on Friday, the Parisians have a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the league. Nonetheless, the European Champions need to avoid any injuries ahead of their semi-final clash against Bayern Munich next week.

For this game, the Spaniard coach will have most of his players available with the exceptions of Vitinha and Quentin Ndjantou who are recovering from injuries. Furthermore, Nuno Mendes makes his return to the group for this game but will start on the bench while 30-year-old Fabian Ruiz makes his first start since returning from his three-month injury. The Spaniard will partner Mayulu and Beraldo in midfield. Meanwhile, Kang-In Lee, Ramos and Barcola will lead the frontline.

Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI: Safonov; Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez, Hakimi; Beraldo, Mayulu, Fabian Ruiz; Barcola, Ramos, Kang-In.

Angers SCO's starting XI: Koffi; Lefort, Bamba, Biumla; Capelle, Van den Boomen, Belkebla, Raolisoa, Ekomie; Peter; Sbai.

Paris Saint-Germain cruised past Angers SCO

After just seven minutes, Kang-In Lee opened the score, pouncing on a loose ball following up perfectly on Koffi's save. The South Korean scored his third league goal of the season. After 20 minutes, the visitors were in complete control of the game and managed to easily fend off all of Angers' fastbreak attempts. However, the hosts thought to have equalised following a lack of focus at the back, but the goal was ultimately disallowed for offside.

Just before halftime, Senny Mayulu scored his fourth league goal of the season to give a two-goal lead to his team (39'). After a remarkable run in-behind, Bradley Barcola came close to add a third goal for Paris but his effort was cleared off the line by Lefort.

At the start of the second half, Lucas Beraldo made it 3-0 for Paris Saint-Germain on corner (52'). The Brazilian scored his second goal this season.

Paris Saint-Germain was in control of the game in the second half, however, Gonçalo Ramos was given a second yellow card after a reckless challenge on Angers' keeper Hervé Koffi, leaving his side down to 10 men for the last 15 minutes.

Despite being down to 10-men, the Parisians were able to see out the game and extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to six points.

Up next, Paris will host Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in the first-leg of the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, April 28th.

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