Cavani leads PSG to a big win over Rennes

PARIS (Reuters) – Edison Cavani defeated Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 at home against Queen to continue his quest for the Ligue 1 title on Sunday.

In the absence of Neymar, Kylian Mbabi and Maria Angel also hit the net after Mabai Niang eliminated Cavani's lead in the first period.

St Germain has accumulated 56 points in 20 matches, beating Lille, who beat Olympique Marseille 2-1 Friday and played two other matches 13 points behind.

L 'Olympique de Lyon, which has 40 points, took third place when Jason Dinair offered him a 1-0 win over Amien on Sunday.

At Stade Princes Stadium, Rennes was in the first half but was under intense pressure after the break.

Cavani mixed the visitors with a close header seven minutes into the match to give Thomas Tochil a good start, but Niang equalized in the 28th minute with a delicate touch.

De María was folded for St. Germain one hour after the start, while Mbabi, the top scorer, scored his 18th goal of the season six minutes later with a shot from inside the area .

Cavani raised the score to 4-1 in the 72nd minute by pbading a Mbabee deep pbad into the goal.

In another match, Toulouse equalized with Angie.

(Reuters)