PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his side’s “perfect evening” after reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1 with a dominant 4-0 victory over 10-man Nice yesterday.

Nuno Mendes opened from the penalty spot for the Parisians three minutes before the break with Desire Doue, Dro Fernandez and Warren Zaire-Emery adding three more in the second half.

Nice played the last half an hour a man down after Burundi midfielder Youssouf Ndayishimiye was sent off on his first start after a 10-month knee injury layoff.

PSG move one-point ahead of Lens, who thrashed Angers 5-1 on Friday and have played one more game. PSG and Lens will meet on April 11.

“It will be difficult until the end,” warned Luis Enrique of the title battle.

Days after keeping their Champions League title defence on track by reaching the quarter-finals with an 8-2 aggregate win over Chelsea, the Parisians were slightly less flamboyant but highly efficient in attack, despite the absence of several key players.

“Yes, it was a perfect evening. Every match presents difficulties, especially since it’s tough to play after the Champions League.

“We controlled the match; it wasn’t easy. These are three important points because Lens continue to improve, and it will be difficult until the end.”

On the Riviera, the reigning French champions notched up their third consecutive victory since their 3-1 defeat against Monaco three weeks ago.

“We showed that we are capable of improving and overcoming difficulties,” added the Spanish coach.