PSG 1-0 Nice Player Ratings: Kvaratskhelia Rated 9/10 as Ramos Header Steals a 1-0 Victory

What a heartbreaker for Nice. What a sigh of relief for Paris Saint Germain. This Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes was a tactical chess match that exploded in the dying embers. From our perspective, this was a classic tale of attack versus defense. PSG held the ball, probed, and threw everything they had at the visitors, but for 93 minutes, they found an impenetrable wall named Yehvann Diouf.

The home side were utterly dominant in possession, but possession doesn't always win you football matches. They peppered the Nice goal, but time and again, Diouf was there, a colossal figure between the sticks.

You could feel the frustration building for the Parisian giants. It felt like one of those nights where nothing would go in, a feeling we've all had watching our teams.

Just when it seemed Nice had earned a heroic point, the script was flipped. A late, late corner, a perfect delivery from the magnificent Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and a thumping header from substitute Gonçalo Ramos. The stadium erupted. It was a cruel blow for a Nice side that defended with such heart, but a testament to PSG's relentless belief that they could find a way through in this dramatic match.

Here are PSG Vs Nice Player Ratings

PSG Player Ratings vs Nice

Here are PSG Player Ratings vs Nice

Goalkeeper

Lucas Chevalier - 7.0/10: Had a surprisingly quiet evening for large stretches. Nice rarely threatened his goal directly. However, he was called into action late on and made a crucial save to deny Antoine Mendy in the 89th minute. He stayed alert and did his job when required, securing a vital clean sheet.

Defenders

Achraf Hakimi - 7.0/10: The captain was a constant outlet on the right, with 111 touches. He tried to force the issue, creating three chances and pushing forward relentlessly. However, his final ball wasn't always there, and he was caught offside once. A busy but not entirely decisive performance.

Ilya Zabarnyi - 6.5/10: A steady, if unspectacular, outing. His passing was near-perfect, but he struggled in the air, winning only one of his five aerial duels. He picked up a yellow card for a sloppy foul. Did his job but didn't command the backline.

Willian Pacho - 7.5/10: From our perspective, he was the more assured of the two centre-backs. He was excellent in his defensive duties, with nine ball recoveries and two interceptions. He looked comfortable on the ball and stepped out to create two chances, showing a different side to his game.

Nuno Mendes - 6.5/10: A very mixed bag. He was heavily involved with 110 touches and got into great positions. But what stood out to us was his wastefulness, losing possession 20 times. He tried to make things happen but often forced the play, leading to turnovers.

Midfielders

Vitinha - 8.0/10: The metronome of the team. He was absolutely everywhere, dictating the tempo with a staggering 149 touches and 132 accurate passes. He constantly tried to break the lines and even tested the keeper from distance. An imperious midfield display that laid the foundation for PSG's dominance.

Warren Zaïre-Emery - 7.0/10: A tidy performance from the young midfielder before being substituted. He kept the ball moving with 97% pass accuracy and created a couple of chances. He worked hard but perhaps lacked that killer instinct to unlock a packed defense himself. A solid contribution.

João Neves - 7.0/10: Very neat and tidy in possession, rarely misplacing a pass. He created two chances and looked to get things moving in the final third. However, he didn't impose himself on the game as much as his midfield partner Vitinha and was subbed off after 65 minutes.

Forwards

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 9.0/10: The undisputed man of the match. He was a creative force of nature, tormenting the Nice defense all game. He created an incredible seven chances and his delivery was a constant threat. It was his pinpoint cross from the corner that finally broke the deadlock. A masterful performance.

Senny Mayulu - 6.5/10: Looked bright and made some clever runs but his finishing let him down. He blazed one good chance over the bar early in the second half. He worked hard but lacked the composure needed to make a real difference before being replaced.

Bradley Barcola - 7.0/10: A livewire on the flank. He was direct and always looked to take on his man, registering four shots and forcing a good save from the keeper. It was a surprise to see him taken off, as he looked one of the most likely to create something.

Substitutes

Gonçalo Ramos - 8.0/10: Came on and did exactly what he was sent to do. He was a nuisance in the box, and after being denied once by a great save, he made no mistake with his second header, snatching all three points with immense composure. The ultimate impact sub.

Fabián Ruiz - 6.5/10: Came on to add more control and almost got an assist for his troubles. Kept things ticking over.

Lee Kang-In - 6.0/10: Looked busy but his main contribution was picking up a yellow card. Didn't have the impact desired.

Ousmane Dembélé - 6.0/10: Had a glorious chance from close range that he somehow put wide. Frustrating cameo.

Manager

L. Martínez García - 7.5/10: His team completely dominated the game, but he must have been tearing his hair out watching them fail to score. His persistence paid off, and his late substitutions, particularly Gonçalo Ramos, proved to be a masterstroke. He stuck to his principles and was rewarded in the end.

Nice Player Ratings vs PSG

Here are the Nice Player Ratings vs PSG

Goalkeeper

Yehvann Diouf - 9.0/10: What a performance. He was simply outstanding and deserved to keep a clean sheet. He made seven saves, many of them spectacular, to deny PSG time and time again. It felt personal; he was on a one-man mission to keep the ball out. A truly heroic effort in a losing cause.

Defenders

Antoine Mendy - 7.5/10: A warrior's performance. He was immense at the back, winning nine duels, making four tackles, and seven clearances. He put his body on the line for the cause and even forced a save from the PSG keeper late on. A fantastic defensive shift.

Juma Bah - 7.0/10: Another colossal figure in the Nice backline. He made a game-high nine clearances and was a rock. The only blemish was a yellow card, but he was instrumental in frustrating the PSG attack for so long. A really solid showing.

Kojo Peprah Oppong - 7.0/10: Completed a trio of resolute defenders. He was strong in the tackle, winning six duels, and read the game well. He was part of a defensive unit that was incredibly difficult to break down and can hold his head high.

Melvin Bard - 6.0/10: The captain had a tough night. He was constantly under pressure and made six clearances, but he struggled against PSG's wide players. He conceded a few too many corners and didn't offer much going forward. A battling but difficult evening.

Ali Abdi - 6.5/10: Created a few chances with some surprising key passes, but he was pinned back for most of the game. He worked hard defensively but was part of a backline that eventually, and perhaps inevitably, cracked under immense pressure.

Midfielders

Hicham Boudaoui - 6.5/10: A tireless runner in midfield. He made five ball recoveries and a couple of interceptions, trying to break up PSG's rhythm. He was tidy in possession but ultimately overwhelmed by the quality of the opposition midfield. Fought hard for his team.

Tom Louchet - 6.0/10: He put in a shift but struggled to get on the ball and influence the game. His passing was a bit wayward, completing only 60% of his attempts. It was a game of chasing shadows for the Nice midfield, and he was no exception.

Tiago Gouveia - 6.5/10: One of the better performers in a midfield that was under the cosh. He recovered the ball nine times and drew three fouls, showing great tenacity. He fought for every ball but couldn't provide the spark needed to launch meaningful attacks.

Morgan Sanson - 5.0/10: We barely noticed he was playing. In 71 minutes, he only had 15 touches. He was completely anonymous and offered nothing defensively or offensively. A really disappointing performance where he just couldn't get into the game.

Forwards

Isak Jansson - 4.5/10: A brutal assessment but he was completely ineffective. Just eight touches in 45 minutes before being hooked at halftime says it all. The game completely passed him by, and he offered no threat whatsoever.

Substitutes

Sofiane Diop - 5.5/10: Came on at halftime but had to be replaced himself due to injury. Unlucky.

Jérémie Boga - 6.5/10: Looked like Nice's most dangerous player after coming on, forcing a good save with a shot from distance.

Charles Vanhoutte - 6.0/10: Brought on to add fresh legs and shore things up. Did his job.

Salis Abdul Samed - N/A: Came on too late to make an impact.

Manager

F. Haise - 7.5/10: He almost masterminded the perfect smash-and-grab point. His team was set up brilliantly to defend, and they executed the plan almost to perfection. They were organized, resilient, and incredibly hard to beat. He was let down by a moment of quality at the death, but his tactics were spot on.

Sportsdunia's player of the match is Kvaratskhelia