Overview
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice in PSG’s 5-0 win over Rennes, delivering his standout domestic performance of the season.
- The Georgian had shown uneven Ligue 1 form earlier this year despite stronger Champions League output of two goals and two assists in four group matches.
- Club staff had attributed his dip to accumulated physical issues, including a September thigh problem, with internal data indicating recent improvement.
- With first-choice keeper Lucas Chevalier out with an ankle injury, Matvey Safonov started, made key saves including on Esteban Lepaul, and kept a clean sheet.
- The victory moves PSG to second in Ligue 1, one point behind RC Lens, as Luis Enrique called it an almost perfect night before facing Athletic Bilbao midweek.