PARIS: Substitute Goncalo Ramos scored with a powerful header in the 94th minute to give European champions Paris St-Germain a late 1-0 win over Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Ramos finally turned PSG’s overwhelming possession into three points at the Parc des Princes and Luis Enrique’s side can now switch their focus to the visit of Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday.

PSG have a two-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 after Olympqiue de Marseille won 1-0 at Auxerre to move into second.

The introduction of Ramos in the 72nd minute in place of Senny Mayulu supplied the injection of attacking thrust the Parisians needed.

The Portuguese international, making his 100th appearance for PSG, forced a fine save from Nice goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf shortly before his decisive goal.

As the seconds ticked down, Ramos connected from close range with a corner from Lee Kang-in that was glanced on by the head of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Ramos gave the corner flag a karate kick in celebration as the home fans roared their approval.

PSG coach Luis Enrique said: “We were too quiet in the first half hour but then we got better, we put the work in and we definitely deserved the win.”

In Saturday’s late match, Marseille failed to shine but England midfielder Angel Gomes’ goal after half an hour was enough to earn a victory at Auxerre and they moved into second place.

Auxerre failed to capitalise after Marseille were reduced to 10 men when left-back Ulisses Garcia was sent off in the 65th minute.

Marseille host Italian side Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, AS Monaco suffered their first home defeat of the season as they slipped to a 1-0 loss at home to Paris FC, ending a promising unbeaten four-match run for new coach Sebastien Pocognoli.

Experienced Nigerian international Moses Simon gave the mid-table visitors the lead in the 53rd minute and Monaco’s insipid performance was summed up when Takumi Minamino stabbed wide in second-half stoppage time.

Monaco will have to pick themselves up for the journey to the Arctic Circle to face Norwegian side Bodo Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Published in Dawn, November 3rd, 2025