Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Mans 3-1 at the Parc des Princes.

The Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Mans unfolded on 10 October 2026 under the lights of the Parc des Princes in Paris. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, but the home side soon imposed its rhythm in front of a supportive crowd.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 19th minute when Lucas Beraldo stepped up to convert a penalty. He struck with his left foot, sending the ball to the bottom right corner and giving Paris Saint-Germain an early lead.

Le Mans responded after the break, but the moment was delayed by a booking. Dame Guèye was shown a yellow card in the 47th minute for a bad foul.

Just seven minutes later, Le Mans levelled the score. Louis Mafouta received a cross from Lucas Calodat and finished with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, placing the ball high in the centre of the net. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review, bringing the game to 1-1.

Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed the initiative in the 61st minute. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, playing close to goal, fired a right-footed shot from very short range into the centre of the net following a set-piece situation, restoring the home side’s lead to 2-1.

Four minutes later, Louis Mafouta, who had just scored, was cautioned and received a yellow card in the 65th minute.

The final blow for Le Mans arrived in the 68th minute. Maghnes Akliouche cut in from the right side of the box and unleashed a left-footed strike to the bottom right corner. The assist came from Warren Zaïre-Emery, and the goal made the score 3-1.

In the closing stages, the referee issued three further cautions to the visitors. Rayan Bamba was booked in the 90+2 minute for a bad foul, Billal Brahimi also received a yellow card in the same minute, and Noa Boissé was shown a yellow in the 90+3 minute, again for a bad foul. No player was sent off.

Standout performers

  • Lucas Beraldo – Scored the opening penalty and set the tone for Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Louis Mafouta – Equalised for Le Mans with a well-timed finish from a Lucas Calodat cross.
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Restored the lead with a close-range finish after a set piece.
  • Maghnes Akliouche – Added the third goal, completing the home side’s comfortable win.
  • Warren Zaïre-Emery – Provided the decisive assist for Akliouche’s strike.

Match facts

  • Final score: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Le Mans
  • Scorers:
    • 19' Lucas Beraldo (penalty) – Paris Saint-Germain
    • 54' Louis Mafouta (assist: Lucas Calodat) – Le Mans
    • 61' Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Paris Saint-Germain
    • 68' Maghnes Akliouche (assist: Warren Zaïre-Emery) – Paris Saint-Germain
  • Bookings:
    • 47' Dame Guèye (yellow) – Le Mans
    • 65' Louis Mafouta (yellow) – Le Mans
    • 90+2' Rayan Bamba (yellow) – Le Mans
    • 90+2' Billal Brahimi (yellow) – Le Mans
    • 90+3' Noa Boissé (yellow) – Le Mans
  • Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

What it means

The 3-1 win gives Paris Saint-Germain three points and reinforces their position in this Ligue 1 round, while Le Mans return home with a single point, having been unable to convert their early promise into a result.