Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Mans 3-1 as Monaco are held by Toulouse

Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Mans 3-1 in the French championship on Saturday, while leaders Monaco were held to a 2-2 draw by Toulouse. Maghnes Akliouche scored his first goal for the Paris side in the defending champions’ victory.

Lucas Beraldo put Paris Saint-Germain ahead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. Le Mans responded after the break, with Louis Mafouta levelling through a powerful strike in the 54th minute. It was his fourth league goal this season.

Luis Enrique made four substitutions before the hour mark. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came on and restored Paris Saint-Germain’s lead two minutes later, in the 61st minute, quickly turning in a parried ball.

Monaco, meanwhile, failed to hold on to a two-goal advantage from the first half and had to settle for a 2-2 draw after a frustrating finish. The leaders came away with a point, while the defending champions secured the win.