- Paris Saint-Germain claimed a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Lyon, securing their eighth consecutive win across all competitions
- Achraf Hakimi scored twice, with Ousmane Dembele also on target for the visitors. Rayan Cherki and Corentin Tolisso found the net for Lyon
- PSG now lead Ligue 1 by 13 points over second-placed Marseille, while Lyon remain sixth, still in contention for a Champions League spot
Key Takeaways:
Lyon gave Paris Saint-Germain a tough challenge at their home stadium, creating a fiery atmosphere and pushing the league leaders to their limits. However, PSG once again proved their dominance, securing a 3-2 victory and extending their impressive run of form. Achraf Hakimi struck twice, while Ousmane Dembélé also found the net for Luis Enrique’s side. Lyon responded with goals from Rayan Cherki and Corentin Tolisso, but their efforts were not enough to deny PSG another three points.
PSG beat Lyon and remain 𝐔𝐍𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐍 in Ligue 1 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/KutW2R9ddf
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Parisians are now unbeaten across all competitions since late November, boasting 17 wins and three draws in their last 20 matches. With their latest success, PSG hold a commanding 13-point lead over Marseille at the top of Ligue 1, while Nice sit 16 points adrift in third.
Lyon, on the other hand, missed the chance to close the gap on fourth-placed Lille but remain in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Paulo Fonseca’s side currently sit sixth with 36 points, still within reach of a top-four finish.