Paris Saint-Germain unbeaten run in the league comes to an end after 3-1 defeat to Nice | OneFootball

Following their 1-1 draw against Nantes midweek, Paris Saint-Germain is facing fifth-placed OGC Nice on Matchday 31 of Ligue 1 McDonald's at the Parc des Princes on April 25.

For this game, Luis Enrique chose to align his strongest XI, just five days before their crucial Champions League semi-final against Premier League side Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on April 29. The French champions will see the return of Achraf Hakimi in the starting Lineup after being rested against Nantes, while Désiré Doué, Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia compose PSG's front three.

Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI:Donnarumma; Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Désiré Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

OGC Nice's starting XI: Bulka; Bard, Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdel Monem; Abdi, Boudaoui, Rosario, Clauss; Sanson, Bouanani, Laborde.

Nice end PSG's unbeaten run in the league with 3-1 home loss

OGC Nice handed Paris their first loss of the Ligue 1 season after their 3-1 victory at the Parc des Princes, ending their quest of an invincible season in the league. Former Marseille player, Morgan Sanson scored a brace for the host, while Ndayishimiye made it 3-1. Meanwhile, Fabian Ruiz leveled the score in the first half but it was ultimately not enough to avoid defeat.

Despite a strong ball possession, Luis Enrique's men failed to create clear cut chances against a well-organised Nice team inside the first 25 minutes of the game. Nonetheless, Ousmane Dembélé saw his effort saved superbly by Bulka, former PSG keeper, while Joao Neves header from the resulting corner was also paried away by the Polish goalkeeper to keep both sides level (26').

Minutes later, Nice's keeper denied Kvaratskhelia from close range after a remarkable solo run from the Georgia international (28'). Against the run of play, Morgan Sanson who made his first start of the season, opened the score for the visitors from close range to conclude a good collective sequence (34').

Just seven minutes later, Fabian Ruiz leveled the score as he scored his fourth goal of the Ligue 1 campaign. The Spaniard enjoyed a clever ball from Ousmane Dembélé as his superb half volley went through Bulka's leg (41').

Just 22 seconds into the second half, Morgan Sanson scored his second goal of the game to put his side back on top, as Paris suffered a nightmare start (46').

Ndayishimiye's header made it 3-1 for the visitors on a free-kick (70') as Paris' unbeaten record in the league appeared to hang on by a thread after Luis Enrique chose to sub out several key players, including Marquinhos, Dembélé and Doué.

The visitors then saw out the game and handed their first loss of the season to Luis Enrique and his team before their crucial Champions League game next week.

Up next, Luis Enrique and his side will travel to London for the second time this season to face Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in a crucial Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium on April 29.