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A nail-biting encounter at the Allianz Riviera saw Paris Saint Germain emerge victorious over Nice with a 2-1 scoreline. The game was a true battle of wills, with both teams putting up a tremendous fight.
PSG controlled the majority of the game, holding 60% ball possession. They dominated shot attempts, taking 19 shots compared to Nice's 14. However, Nice's defense stood firm, preventing PSG from dominating the scoreline until late in the game.
The first half saw both teams trade blows, with a goal each. A fantastic strike by A. Saint-Maximin for Nice, assisted by A. Pléa, and a superb goal by Á. Di María for PSG, assisted by Yuri, both gave an exciting start to the game.
PSG began the second half by making substitutions, bringing in J. Draxler and E. Cavani, adding fresh impetus to the attack. The substitution paid off in the 82nd minute, as Dani Alves' goal, assisted by A. Rabiot, put PSG ahead.
Nice tried desperately to equalise in the final stages of the game, with Lees Melou coming on as a late substitute and playing valiantly. Unfortunately, their efforts weren't enough, and PSG held on for the victory.
The game showcased impressive passing accuracy from both teams, with PSG having 91% passing accuracy and Nice 84%. This highlighted the high quality of football on display. Both teams clearly approached the game with a strong focus on tactical organization and attacking opportunities, proving a very exciting match.