PSG Beats Nantes 3-0, Leads Ligue 1 by Four Points

Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their grip on the Ligue 1 title with a 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nantes on Wednesday night at Parc des Princes, extending their lead to four points over second-place Lens with four matches remaining.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored both of PSG's opening goals, first converting a penalty in the 13th minute after a video review confirmed a handball by Nantes defender Frederic Guilbert on a header from Marquinhos. Desire Doue added the second in the 37th minute, firing a powerful shot into the far corner following a precise through ball from Achraf Hakimi. Kvaratskhelia struck again early in the second half, dribbling past two defenders before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Nantes had a goal disallowed for offside after another VAR intervention, and they managed few clear chances despite some pressure, including a free kick that forced a save from PSG keeper Matvey Safonov.

The win came days after PSG's 2-1 home defeat to Lyon, which had narrowed their advantage to one point and marked their fifth league loss this season. Coach Luis Enrique, who rested several key players against Lyon ahead of the Champions League, made...