Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes in a rearranged Ligue 1 match on Tuesday, but the result kept their unbeaten domestic record intact as they prepare for the upcoming Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.

PSG, already crowned Ligue 1 champions for the fourth consecutive season, took the lead through Vitinha’s first-half strike. However, Nantes responded late in the game, with Douglas Augusto scoring the equalizer in the 84th minute after a determined run from Matthis Abline. Despite a late chance for PSG when Goncalo Ramos’ header from a Desire Doue cross hit the crossbar, the match ended in a draw.

The result maintained PSG’s unbeaten run in domestic competitions, which stretches back to May of last year. With only four games left in the season, they are now on the verge of making history by becoming the first team to complete a Ligue 1 season without a loss.

Additionally, PSG set a new record for unbeaten away matches in Ligue 1, extending their streak to 39 games. This surpasses AC Milan’s previous European record of 38 consecutive unbeaten away games in Serie A between 1991 and 1993. PSG’s coach, Luis Enrique, celebrated the achievement, saying, “Today is a special day for us, beating AC Milan’s record. I congratulate my players for that.”

For Nantes, the point was crucial as they fight to avoid relegation. With four matches remaining, three of which are at home, the draw moved them four points clear of the relegation zone. Nantes coach Antoine Kombouare praised his team’s effort, noting that they not only defended well but also created several chances. He also commended PSG’s unbeaten away record, describing it as “monstrous.”

The match, which was originally scheduled for April 12 and 13, was postponed to allow PSG a break between their Champions League quarter-final legs against Aston Villa. Looking ahead, PSG will face Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final next Tuesday, but before that, they will host Nice in another Ligue 1 game this Friday.

With a tight schedule ahead, Enrique is likely to rotate his squad again, as seen in the Nantes match, where key players like Achraf Hakimi were rested, and substitutes such as Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue were given minutes.

As PSG gears up for their Champions League semi-final, maintaining their unbeaten record and squad freshness will be crucial to their success in both domestic and European competitions.

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