TOULOUSE, France, Feb 16 (V7N) – Fabian Ruiz scored the decisive goal as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Toulouse 1-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, maintaining their 10-point lead at the top of the table. Marseille kept up the chase with a dominant 5-1 victory over Saint-Etienne, while Monaco thrashed Nantes 7-1 in a goal-filled evening.

Ruiz struck in the 52nd minute, reacting quickly to a rebound after Willian Pacho's header hit the crossbar. Luis Enrique’s heavily rotated side, missing stars like Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, and Marquinhos, overcame a spirited Toulouse team to extend their domestic unbeaten streak. PSG now turn their attention to Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Brest, where they hold a 3-0 first-leg advantage.

Marseille’s new signing Amine Gouiri shone, scoring twice in their 5-1 demolition of Saint-Etienne. Mason Greenwood netted his 14th league goal from the penalty spot, while Adrien Rabiot continued his fine form by scoring for the third consecutive game. With this win, Marseille remain second, six points clear of third-placed Monaco.

Monaco put on a stunning display, crushing Nantes 7-1 at home. Danish striker Mika Biereth grabbed the headlines with his second consecutive Ligue 1 hat-trick, taking his tally to seven goals in seven matches. Takumi Minamino and Eliesse Ben Seghir also found the net, while teenage sensation George Ilenikhena added two late goals to complete the rout.

With PSG firmly in control of the title race, Marseille and Monaco continue to battle for Champions League qualification, setting up an exciting finish to the Ligue1 season.

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