Earlier, Lens had temporarily climbed to fourth place after their victory over Saint-Etienne (2-1).

Still deprived of Lionel Messi, who is recovering from the Covid, and of Keylor Navas, tested positive in the morning, Paris was able to count on Kylian Mbappé and Gianluigi Donnarumma to consolidate its position as leader.

A good omen one month before the clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

The Parisians are still 11 points ahead of Nice, winner the day before Nantes at the Allianz Riviera (2-1).

But Paris was first shaken up by people from Brest without complexes, like Franck Honorat and Irvin Cardona.

On a point-blank shot from the latter (9th), Donnarumma had to pull off an impressive parade to preserve his cage.

Mbappé left Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot frozen on his line by firing a low shot, post returning, for the opener (1-0, 32nd).

The joy of Kylian Mbappé, after opening the scoring for Paris Saint-Germain against Brest, during the 21st day of Ligue 1, January 15, 2022 at the Parc des Princes STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN AFP

Shortly after his goal, the French international striker was irritated by the refereeing after a collision with a Brestois and a yellow card.

In the second period, Thilo Kehrer, who had already equalized against Lyon last Sunday (1-1), doubled the lead after a number in the area of ​​Nuno Mendes (2-0, 53rd).

German defender Thilo Kehrer, scorer of the 2nd goal for Paris Saint-Germain is congratulated by striker Kylian Mbappé, scorer of the 1st goal against Brest, during the 21st day of Ligue 1, January 15, 2022 at the Parc des Princes Thomas COEX AFP

Highlight of the evening: Sergio Ramos, who entered in the 72nd, played his first minutes as a PSG player on the lawn of the Parc des Princes.

The ex-Real Madrid defender's three previous appearances in all competitions have been away from home.

The Spanish defender of Paris Saint-Germain, Sergio Ramos (d), during the match of the 21st day of Ligue 1 against Brest, January 15, 2022 at the Parc des Princes Thomas COEX AFP

The only downside is the injury-free exit of Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, replaced at half-time.

Lens stuns the Greens

Lens ruined the hopes of victory of the red lantern Saint-Etienne.

Pascal Dupraz's team, diminished by the absences linked to the Covid and the CAN, nevertheless believed they had their third success of the season, the first for two months.

A goal from Ryad Boudebouz first came to reward a first period dominated by the Greens.

The attacking midfielder, aligned in false 9, opened the scoring just before the break by concluding a counter flash with a good recovery, after a service from Adil Aouchiche (1-0, 38th).

The joy of Algerian midfielder from Saint-Etienne, Ryad Boudebouz, after opening the scoring against Lens, during the 21st day of Ligue 1, January 15, 2022 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK AFP

But the incoming Florian Sotoca deceived the new Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni with an uncrossed header (1-1, 77th), on a cross from Jonathan Clauss, the best passer in the championship (9).

Already a hero of the Sang et Or during the stunning match against Lille at Bollaert in the Coupe de France on January 4 (2-2, 4-3 on pens), Seko Fofana offered victory to his team in added time with a superb curled shot (2-1, 90th+5).

The joy of the Ivorian striker of Lens, Seko Fofana, after scoring the winning goal (2-1) in added time against Saint-Etienne, during the 21st day of Ligue 1, January 15, 2022 at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK AFP

Franck Haise's team continues after its success against Rennes (1-0) and temporarily climbs to 4th place, three points from the podium.

With a sixth defeat in a row, Saint-Etienne remains stuck in last place.

But Dupraz did "not see a formation that abdicated".

"We will move towards better days if we keep these attitudes but we have to act quickly," insisted the coach who arrived in mid-December at the bedside of the Greens.

The 21st day continues on Sunday with in particular an evening clash between Marseille (3rd) and the reigning French champion, Lille (10th).

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