Pastore lifts PSG back to the top in Ligue 1


Paris St Germain's Javier Pastore (C) challenges Nice's Romain Genevois (R) and Jordan Amavi to score during their Ligue 1 soccer match at Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

PARIS (Reuters) - Javier Pastore's double inspired a weary Paris St Germain to a 3-1 win at Nice as the French champions reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

PSG, who lost 3-1 at home to Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, now have 65 points from 32 games and lead second-placed Olympique Lyonnais by one point.

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