PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for next week’s UEFA Champions League knockout round playoff first leg against Stade Brestois 29 with a convincing 4-1 home win over AS Monaco in Ligue 1 on Friday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is finally off the mark with the French giants after putting Luis Enrique’s men 2-1 ahead against Les Monegasques at Parc des Princes as the Georgia international gets ready to enter the continental stage with his new side.

Vitinha opened the scoring in the French capital with a superb free-kick only for Denis Zakaria to level things up with a neat finish squeezed past Gianluigi Donnarumma but Kvaradona and the in-form Ousmane Dembele (twice) ensured that Paris’ unbeaten domestic season continued through 21 games. PSG took the chance pregame to confirm contract extensions for not only head coach Luis Enrique but also Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes among others in a show of strength that illustrates just how drastic the turnaround in the Ligue 1 leaders’ campaign has been these past few weeks.

“It is the best feeling to score like that in front of these incredible supporters who create this incredible atmosphere,” said Kvaratskhelia postgame. “I am very happy to be here and I am the happiest person in the world right now. I have been working on my first goal and I wanted it to happen quickly. I need to keep working hard so that more come now but I feel great – everyone in this team is very good. We need to focus only on soccer. I am very proud to be here as part of this team and this club.”

Now a provisional 13 points clear of Olympique de Marseille at the Championnat summit and 16 points ahead of Monaco in third place, PSG are enjoying a mix of confidence and performance reminiscent of their best days. The team is built around a potent mix now featuring Khvicha, Dembele, and Barcola, who together are making PSG look particularly dangerous in the league and beyond.

Key Match Insights

• Ousmane Dembele’s resurgence continues with another goal, bringing his tally to an impressive count in recent matches.
• Kvaratskhelia’s integration into the team appears smooth, showcasing potential that promises to enhance PSG’s chances in both domestic and European competitions.

Upcoming, PSG face a challenging away match as they prepare to confront Stade Brestois, a fixture that is critical to maintain their current momentum.