The French championship unfolded last night, and PSG secured a hard-fought victory against Saint-Etienne at the Parc des Princes with a 2-0 scoreline. This win allows PSG to head into the holidays with a sense of accomplishment.
Meanwhile, their formidable rival Monaco, competing closely with Lille, suffered a setback as they lost 2-1 to Valenciennes. James Rodriguez netted for Monaco in the 84th minute, but Valenciennes scored through an Abidal own goal in the 30th minute and a Ducourtioux strike in the 59th minute. Notably, Falcao missed a crucial penalty that was saved by Penneteau.
Claudio Ranieri, the coach of AS Monaco, expressed a strong reaction to the outcome: “We played well, created numerous chances, but due to haste and bad luck, we couldn’t convert. There were instances of offside and a penalty; the linesman seemed to have a bionic eye. Nevertheless, it’s football, a magnificent game…”
As things stand, PSG leads the league with 43 points, holding a game in hand and a two-point advantage over Monaco, who now have 41 points. PSG is set to face Lille on the 3rd with 39 points, maintaining the intense competition at the top of the table.
