Three key takeaways from PSG 1-0 victory over Toulouse

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Toulouse FC 1-0 on Matchday 22 of the Ligue 1 McDonald's. The victory meant that Paris remained unbeaten in the league. The French champion hold a 10-point adavantage over Marseille. Here at PSG Post we discuss key takeaways from the game on Saturday night.

Three key takeaways from PSG 1-0 victory over Toulouse

Luis Enrique was able to give rest to key players

Paris face a challenging schedule in the coming weeks, including a crucial second-leg Champions League playoff against fellow French club Brest on Wednesday. While Luis Enrique’s side holds a commanding three-goal lead and is well-positioned to advance to the Round of 16, it was essential to rest key players and give valuable minutes to others who could play pivotal roles in the later stages of the season.

Numerous key player such as Ousmane Dembélé, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos and Vitinha were all able to rest in this game playing around 30 minutes which will help the club to reach their objective in the Champions League.

The rotation operated by Luis Enrique recently have been excellent as he possesses a deep squad able to compete in multiple competitions.

Paris registered their 17th win in 22 league games

Paris Saint-Germain remains unbeaten in the league across 22 games. With only 12 games remaining, the prospect of Paris finishing the season unbeaten is becoming more realistic. The club could make history, becoming the first French club to perform such a feat. Since the QSI takeover in 2011, it never happened. Though, this season the team seems more balanced and ready to compete simultaneously in different competitions. Furthermore, only Marseille, Lille or Lyon could be a real threat to their streak. However, Les Rouges et Bleus showcased their superiority in their latest contests and could easily beat these opponents.

A second consecutive clean sheet

Paris registered only their seventh clean sheet of the season, something that seems like an anomaly when looking at their squad. The team might dominate the league but fails to end games without conceding goals, which could show a defensive liabilities while Pacho and Marquinhos are arguably one of the best centre back pair in Europe.

The last two games may have ended in clean sheets, but Brest and Toulouse had numerous occasions to score and maybe positive results against Luis Enrique’s side. Hopefully the team will be able to continue this streak of clean sheets, which would showcase their dominance over the league.