This trip to Nîmes had all the makings of a banana skin. Coming on the back of a week-long international break that proved demanding for many of our Rouge et Bleu, and just a few days before a crucial trip to Veszprém for the first leg of the EHF Champions League play-off, the fixture presented the hosts with a real chance success. However, the Parisians led for the entire match, and for a long time looked set to secure a fairly clear victory - or at least one without too many twists and turns.
But David Degouy's side weren't about to take it lying down, and despite a poor run of form in recent weeks, they were determined to keep their fans on their toes right to the end. As a result, Paris went from a five-goal lead in the 51st minute to just a one-goal lead six minutes later. In an electric atmoshpere, it took a double from Yahia Omar thirteen seconds from the buzzer to clinch the win and maintain their invincibility on the domestic scene. Now the Parisians can concentrate fully on their next battle, which will take place in Veszprém on Wednesday evening.
Since the start of 2026, the capital club seems to have turned a corner on many levels. In addition to a splendid run on the continental stage, which saw them climb from sixth to fourth place in Group B, the difference is also being seen on the domestic stage. Stefan Madsen's men are always in the perfect frame of mind, and they show real cohesion on the court. There are brilliant individual, but it is the collective that always takes precedence, and the Danish coach does not hesitate to call on the full depth of his squad.
On Friday evening, 12 of the 14 Parisian outcourt players used found the back of the net, despite Wesley Pardin's excellent performance in goal. As is often the case this season, it was Yahia Omar who led the way with nine goals, just ahead of Kamil Syprzak (seven goals). Elohim Prandi, more accustomed to being the finisher, also shone as part of the team, providing eight assists, his best total this season.
With this 20th victory in 21 games, the capital club retained their lead in the Liqui Moly StarLigue. The win at Nîmes was particularly welcome, as Nantes also won a tight one, beating Aix 28-29 on Saturday evening. As a result, The H are keeping up the pressure on Stefan Madsen's men, trailing by just two points.
Les Rouge et Bleu return to Coubertin next time out when they host Istres, who pulled off a major coup on Friday by beating fifth-placed Europe-chasers Saint-Raphaël. The Parisians will once again need your support for this fixture, which takes place between the two decisive EHF Champions League play-off matches against Veszprém.
