Paris:Paris Saint-Germain secured a 3-1 victory over Le Mans on Saturday during the sixth round of the French football league, while Monaco held onto the top position in the standings despite a 2-2 draw at home against Toulouse.
According to Qatar News Agency, Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo scored first for Paris Saint-Germain with a penalty in the 19th minute at the Parc des Princes. Le Mans' Louis Mafouta equalized in the 55th minute, but Paris Saint-Germain quickly regained the lead with a goal from Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia six minutes later. Maghnes Akliouche added a third goal in the 68th minute, though Désiré Doué missed a penalty in stoppage time.
The win moved Paris Saint-Germain to fifth place with 11 points, marking their third win of the season alongside two draws and one loss. Le Mans, after their second defeat, remained in 12th place with six points.
Monaco's draw with Toulouse allowed them to retain the lead with 14 points. Edan Diop and Matthis Abline scored for Monaco, while Toulouse's goals came from Casper Tengstedt's penalty and Sion Oppong's equalizer.
Lille, having temporarily taken the top spot after defeating Le Havre 1-0, now sits in second place with 13 points. Toulouse stayed in 13th place with six points.
Other matches in the round saw Brest beat Angers 5-1 and Lorient defeat Paris FC 1-0. The round concludes Sunday with matches featuring Nice against Strasbourg, Rennes against Auxerre, and Troyes AC against Marseille.