Paris, France – In the 32nd week of Ligue 1 action held on Friday night (April 25, 2025), Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a surprising 2-3 defeat at home to OGC Nice. The match, played at the Parc des Princes, was filled with high intensity and drama as the visitors delivered an impressive performance over the course of 90 minutes.
Match Summary
Nice took the lead in the 16th minute through a brilliant solo run by Jérémie Boga, who beat two PSG defenders before firing a powerful shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma. PSG responded with pressure, but the compact defense of Nice made it difficult for the hosts to create clear-cut chances.
In the 29th minute, PSG's woes continued after Danilo Pereira committed a foul inside the penalty area. Terem Moffi stepped up and calmly slotted the penalty home, giving Nice a 0-2 advantage at halftime.
The second half saw PSG come out with urgency. Kylian Mbappé pulled one back in the 55th minute with a clinical volley from an Achraf Hakimi cross. However, just when PSG seemed to be regaining control, Nice struck again in the 71st minute. Moffi capitalized on a defensive error to score his second of the night.
Substitute Gonçalo Ramos managed to reduce the deficit again in the 84th minute with a well-placed header, but it was too little, too late. Nice held on to secure a famous 2-3 win in Paris.
Match Statistics: PSG vs Nice
| Category | PSG | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| Fouls Committed | 10 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):
Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos (C), Danilo Pereira, Lucas Hernández; Manuel Ugarte, Vitinha, Marco Asensio; Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola
Head Coach: Luis Enrique
OGC Nice (4-2-3-1):
Marcin Bulka; Jordan Lotomba, Jean-Clair Todibo, Dante (C), Melvin Bard; Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Hicham Boudaoui; Jérémie Boga, Morgan Sanson, Sofiane Diop; Terem Moffi
Head Coach: Francesco Farioli
Highlight Moments
- 16’ – Jérémie Boga’s Goal: Boga cuts inside from the left wing, dribbles past two defenders, and curls a right-footed shot into the top-right corner. Donnarumma can only watch as the ball sails in.
- 29’ – Moffi’s Penalty: After a foul by Danilo on Sanson, Moffi sends Donnarumma the wrong way and slots the ball into the bottom-left corner.
- 55’ – Mbappé’s Volley: Hakimi delivers a low cross into the box, which Mbappé smashes in first-time with a volley into the roof of the net.
- 71’ – Moffi’s Second Goal: A miscommunication between Marquinhos and Donnarumma allows Moffi to pounce, coolly sliding the ball past the PSG keeper in a one-on-one.
- 84’ – Ramos’ Header: Dembélé sends in a precise cross, and Ramos rises highest to nod the ball into the far corner. The hosts rally, but time runs out.
Post-Match Reflection
This defeat ends PSG’s 12-match unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 and raises concerns ahead of their upcoming Champions League semi-final. Head coach Luis Enrique acknowledged his team’s defensive lapses and called the match a “valuable lesson.”
“Nice played efficiently and punished our mistakes. We must respond with character and focus on the next challenges,” Enrique stated in the post-match press conference.
Nice manager Francesco Farioli praised his team’s composure and bravery. The win lifts Nice to 5th place with 52 points, keeping their European qualification hopes alive.
Despite the loss, PSG remain top of the table with 72 points, though AS Monaco now trail by just five. With six games remaining, the title race is far from over.
