Gonçalo Ramos' hat-trick fires Paris Saint-Germain in 4-1 rout against Montpellier

Three days after their historic 2-1 win over Arsenal that helped them reach the Champions League final for the second time in their history, PSG is facing bottom of the league and relegated side Montpellier at the Stade de la Mosson on Matchday 33 of Ligue 1 McDonald's.

Luis Enrique and his side have nothing left to play for in the league, having secured the title weeks ago, therefore, the Spaniard coach has decided to operate to a large rotation of his squad, with seven of his usual starters being rested for this game, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha. These players are set to make their return to team training on Wednesday.

For this game, Tenas will start between the posts for the first time this season, while Warren Zaire-Emery start in the right-back position. Additionally, Lee Kang-In, Mayulu and Désiré Doué will compose Paris' midfield.

Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI: Tenas; Tape, Beraldo, Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery; Lee Kang-In, Mayulu, Doué; Ramos, Barcola, Mbaye.

Montpellier's starting XI: Lecomte; Omeragic, Mouanga, Chennahi, Mincarelli; Tchato, Ferri, Chotard; Nzingoula, Fayad, Coulibaly.

Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Montpellier 4-1

Gonçalo Ramos bagged a hat-trick as PSG thrashed bottom of the league Montpellier 4-1 at the Stade de la Mosson on Matchday 33 of the Ligue 1 McDonald's.

Despite PSG's strong start, the first big chance was created by the hosts after five minutes as Coulibaly saw his close range strike superbly saved by Arnau Tenas in his first start of the season

After 30 minutes of play, in a balanced contest between both sides, Bradley Barcola saw his half volley hit the crossbar after a long ball from Tenas. Just before halftime, Senny Mayulu opened the scoring after a splendid move initiated by himself (45').

Three minutes into the second half, Gonçalo Ramos doubled Paris' lead in this game after a collective move for his 8th league goal of the season. Ten minutes later, the Portuguese goalscorer made it 3-0 for the French champions from the penalty spot (60').

Coulibaly reduced the deficit for the hosts (64'), however, less than a minute later, Gonçalo Ramos bagged a hat-trick as his curled shot from outside the box found his way under Lecomte's crossbar to make it 4-1 (65').

The French champions then comfortably saw out the game for their 25th of the season in the league.

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