On Sunday, Nantes secured a crucial victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 matchday 37 to boost their relegation hopes. The win was a much-needed morale booster for the struggling club, who have been fighting against relegation all season.
The match started off with both teams playing defensively, but as the game progressed, Nantes began to dominate possession and create chances. Their forward trio of Youssouf Koundé, Anthony Lopes, and Amine Gouiri were on top form, creating numerous opportunities for themselves and their teammates.
In the 54th minute, Nantes finally broke through when Koundé found himself one-on-one with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. He took a touch inside his box before firing a shot that beat Donnarumma low to the ground to give his team the lead.
Paris Saint-Germain responded immediately, but Nantes held firm and kept pushing for more goals. They almost doubled their lead in the 82nd minute when Koundé's header hit the bar, but the referee ruled it out for offside.
Despite the setback, Nantes refused to back down and continued to push for a second goal. In the 90th minute, they finally scored again when Gouiri volleyed home from close range after a cross from Lopes.
The victory was a massive boost for Nantes' relegation hopes, as they now sit just three points behind eighth-placed Bordeaux. With just four matches remaining, any further victories will be vital if they are to avoid the drop.
For Nantes, this was a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the final stretch of the season. With a strong showing at home to Lille next week, the club can only hope that they can build on this victory and secure their survival in the French top flight.