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Lille Hold Rotated PSG 1-1 as Ethan Mbappé Cancels Mendes Free Kick

Paris enter the international break one point clear with Luis Enrique relying on a youthful, injury-hit lineup.

Overview

  • Nuno Mendes put PSG ahead with a superb 66th‑minute free kick after a wave of second‑half substitutions.
  • Ethan Mbappé equalised in the 85th minute for Lille, scoring under the gaze of his brother Kylian in the stands.
  • PSG started an extensively reworked XI with several regulars injured or rested, handing key roles to academy products.
  • Summer signing and former Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier started for PSG and was beaten on the late leveller during his return.
  • The draw keeps PSG top on 16 points, one ahead of Marseille, Strasbourg and Lyon, as Luis Enrique praised his young players’ composure.