Diaby does brilliantly to cut out a pass from Kounde, and set PSG away on the break. Dani Alves takes the ball forward, cleverly holding himself up to draw a foul and give Tuchel’s side the chance to relieve the pressure.
89'
Buffon is furious with PSG’s defence now, after they let Briand charge at goal and get a shot off from a tight angle, although the hosts’ goalkeeper was equal to it. Tuchel’s side are under some real pressure as we head towards stoppage time.
84'
Bordeaux are back on the front foot now, with Cornelius’ introduction helping to pin PSG’s defence back. However, the visitors’ sending more men forward has opened up the space for Mbappe, who in all truth has seen little of the ball since coming on.
82'
Diaby has gone about his task well for PSG down the left flank today, without too much in the way of reward. He links up well with N’Soki before looking to charge in behind, but is penalised for pulling on the shirt of Palencia in order to create some space to run into.
80'
C. Dagba enters the game and replaces T. Meunier.
A third and final change for PSG. N’Soki seemed set to make way, with Kurzawa having completed his warm up. Instead, though, it is Meunier – perhaps still suffering from that head injury – who has gone off. Dagba is on in the Belgian’s place.
78'
A. Cornelius enters the game and replaces F. Kamano.
Kamano's race is run. He has made way for Cornelius, who will add some presence for Bordeaux up front.
74'
Choupo-Moting does well to hold off several defenders, and wait for support from his team-mates, as PSG aim to press Bordeaux back and craft an opening. The visitors are let off by a loose touch by Mbappe, though, and Kamano leads the way on the break, with Paredes forced into conceding a corner.
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It is now PSG who are looking to play on the counter, with Bordeaux having had over 65 per cent of the possession in the last five minutes. Dani Alves threads a neat pass into Mbappe’s feet, but the youngster can’t skip away from his marker.
62'
M. Diaby gets yellow.
Diaby has gone into the book, having brought down De Preville.
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A. Tchouaméni enters the game and replaces T. Bašić.
Another change from Bordeaux. Basic is off, with Tchouameni his replacement.
59'
L. Paredes enters the game and replaces M. Verratti.
Mbappe drops deep to split Bordeaux’s lines, driving forward and spreading it wide to Nkunku. He looks to return the favour, but Bordeaux’s defence recover.
A second PSG change now, and it is one most likely made by Tuchel with an eye to their trip to Old Trafford on Tuesday. Verratti, who played a crucial part in Meunier winning the penalty that put PSG ahead, makes way. January arrival Paredes is on.
57'
PSG do not seem to have clicked into gear since coming out following the restart, and Bordeaux seem to be sensing an opportunity to haul themselves back into this contest.
55'
CHANCE! Bordeaux catch PSG cold on the counter, with Kemana then found in plenty of space in the area. Despite having time to set himself, however, the winger sends his effort well over.
52'
N. de Préville gets yellow.
De Preville has received a booking, having lunged in on Verratti.
48'
Impressive, composed play by N’Soki and Diaby down PSG’s left, as the youngsters combine to play their way out of a tight spot. Mbappe then leads a counter, but Bordeaux manage to crowd him out.
46'
V. Jovanović enters the game and replaces Pablo.
K. Mbappé enters the game and replaces E. Cavani.
As expected, Mbappe is coming on in place of the injured Cavani.
Bordeaux have also made a change. Pablo, who made a superb block to deny Silva an opener in the first half, has been replaced by Jovanovic.
We are back up and running for the second half.
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HALF-TIME: PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 1-0 BORDEAUX.
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Well, that goal will be Cavani’s final involvement. He has had to make way due to injury, although no substitute has yet been brought on.
42'
Penalty goal scored by E. Cavani for PSG!
PSG LEAD! No mistake from Cavani, who gives Costil no chance with an emphatic finish into the right-hand corner.
39'
Kamana, meanwhile, is offering a great outball for Bordeaux, and his pace again causes trouble for PSG as Kimpembe is drawn into a tackle. The referee, however, waves play on, even though Kaman had clearly taken a knock.
37'
Nkunku has been a real threat for PSG so far, and again the midfielder makes a clever run in behind Bordeaux’s defence, combing with Cavani before drilling in a low cross. It takes a wicked deflection off a defender, but fortunately for the visitors, Costil is well placed to gather it in.
34'
PSG have certainly not had it anywhere close to their own way as of yet, despite the fact that they should really be two goals up. Bordeaux are scrapping for every ball, pressing high and making it difficult for PSG to play out from the back.
32'
Thiago Silva gets yellow.
Great work from Kamana, as he latches onto a heavy touch by Dani Alves before drawing a rash challenge from Silva, who goes into the book.
24'
Verratti has struggled to get involved so far, but that throughball into Cavani is a prime example of what the Italy international has to offer.
20'
A pause in play now, after Silva and Briand went up for a high ball, with Bordeaux’s striker coming off worse. The visitors win a free-kick, which is worked short to engineer space for a cross, but PSG clear their lines.
18'
F. Kamano gets yellow.
Another booking now, with referee Ruddy Buquet having shown no hesitation in reaching for his cards in the opening stages. Kamano has become the latest player to receive a caution, having clattered into Dani Alves.
14'
It has been a rather scrappy encounter so far, with PSG unable to get the ball down and play through midfield with any real authority. Their best moments have come from long passes or crosses into the area, with Bordeaux’s defence often out of shape.
12'
Big penalty appeals now from PSG, after Kamano clips Cavani, who looked set to latch onto a looping cross. The referee, though, dismisses those claims.
10'
S. Nsoki gets yellow.
Another booking now, and it goes the way of PSG, as N'Soki receives a caution for a foul on De Preville.
8'
A slick move from PSG results in Meunier lofting a clever pass into Nkunku’s path. The youngster does well to bring the ball down and get a snapshot off, but Costil is equal to it at his near post.
4'
A long ball from deep causes trouble for Meunier, who got caught underneath it slightly, and the Belgian sends a header back towards his own goal. Buffon tries desperately to stop it going out of play, but the veteran goalkeeper cannot prevent the corner.
2'
Y. Sankharé gets yellow.
It seems that PSG have set up in a 4-4-2, with Choupo-Moting joining Cavani up top, and Bordeaux are immediately on the back foot, with Sankhare having picked up a booking after bringing down Dani Alves.
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KICK-OFF! After a minute's applause in tribute of Emiliano Sala, Bordeaux get proceedings up and running.
Hello! Welcome to LIVE coverage of Paris Saint-Germain’s clash with Bordeaux in Ligue 1. Stick with us for all the action as it happens from Parc des Princes.
PSG’s unbeaten record in Ligue 1 this term finally came to an end last time out, as they lost 2-1 at Lyon in a frantic encounter. Thomas Tuchel’s side still hold a 10-point lead at the top, however, and will be confident of extending their lead today.
Bordeaux head to Paris on the back of two successive defeats, and sit in mid-table, as equally as unlikely to be threatened with relegation as they are to lead a charge on the European qualification spots.
PSG (4-3-3): Gianluigi Buffon; Thomas Meunier, Thiago Silva, Presnel Kimpembe, Stanley N’Soki; Dani Alves, Marco Verratti, Christopher Nkunku; Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Edinson Cavani, Moussa Diaby.
BORDEUX SUBS: Andreas Cornelius, Maxime Poundje, Aurelien Tchouameni, Yacine Adli, Gaetan Poussin, Josh Maja, Vukasin Jovanovic.
BORDEAUX (4-2-3-1): Benoit Costil; Sergi Palencia, Jules Kounde, Pablo, Youssouf Sabaly; Otavio, Younousse Sankhare; Nicolas de Preville, Toma Basic, Francois Kamano; Jimmy Briand.
The teams are out on the pitch at Parc des Princes, with kick-off just moments away!
It looks like Mbappe will replace the stricken Cavani, who may now be a doubt for PSG’s clash with Manchester United in midweek. Tuchel’s side will be looking to put this result beyond all doubt in the second half, and use their other changes to rest up some of their key players if possible.
PSG are now 13 points clear at the top of Ligue 1, and their focus will switch to Tuesday’s Champions League encounter with Manchester United. With doubts over Cavani – who went off with an unknown injury following his goal – and Neymar out injured, Tuchel could be faced with some serious selection headaches for what is sure to be a huge test at Old Trafford.
Well, that’s all we have time for. Until next time, thank you and goodbye!
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