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Paris Saint-Germain Féminines roared back to form with a resounding 8-1 victory over struggling Bordeaux Féminines in the French Division 1 Féminine league on Saturday.

Nigerian defender Nicole Payne was a rock at the back for PSG, starting her second game this month and playing the full 90 minutes at right back. She put in a solid and committed performance, keeping Bordeaux’s attackers at bay and contributing to a dominant defensive display.

The Parisians were on fire offensively, with Grace Geyoro (penalty), Amalie Vangsgaard (2), Marie-Antoinette Katoto (2), Sandy Baltimore, Tabitha Chawinga (2) all finding the net in a one-sided encounter. Bordeaux could only manage a consolation goal from Hawa Sangare.

This win keeps PSG firmly in second place in the league, five points behind leaders Lyon. However, their sights are set on European glory next, as they take on Ajax Féminines at home in the Champions League on Wednesday. Payne and her teammates will be looking to depose the Dutch side from the top of Group C after their opening day defeat in Amsterdam.

Here are some key takeaways from the match:

• Payne’s consistent and reliable performance highlights her growing importance to the PSG defense.
• PSG’s attacking firepower was on full display, with goals coming from all over the pitch.
• The win keeps PSG in the title race, but the Champions League clash against Ajax will be a crucial test of their ambitions.

Don’t miss the action on Wednesday as Payne and PSG Féminines go head-to-head with Ajax!