Overview
- The draw keeps Paris Saint‑Germain top of Ligue 1 by one point over Marseille, Strasbourg and Lyon going into the international break.
- Nuno Mendes put PSG ahead with a superb long‑range free kick in the 66th minute before Lille substitute Ethan Mbappé equalized in the 85th.
- With multiple starters injured or rested, PSG started several academy graduates and introduced Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi and Mendes just before the hour.
- Luis Enrique praised the youngsters’ character, highlighting Quentin Ndjantou’s full‑debut display and the club’s readiness to promote academy talent.
- Reports questioned PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier’s handling on the equaliser, while Lille coach Bruno Genesio and defender Romain Perraud voiced frustration at their team’s lack of precision.