Paris Saint-Germain once again proved their resilience, snatching a thrilling 3-2 victory over Lyon in stoppage time to reclaim the Ligue 1 summit. For the second weekend in a row, Luis Enrique’s side found a late winner, this time through Joao Neves in the 95th minute.
Lyon fought bravely and twice came from behind, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ stunning strike early in the second half appearing to secure them a point. However, PSG’s persistence paid off in the dying seconds as Neves rose highest to head home from a Lee Kang-in corner.
The dramatic finish sparked wild celebrations among the visiting players and fans, capping off a roller-coaster encounter that demonstrated PSG’s mental strength and attacking depth despite their growing injury woes.
Injury Woes Mount for Luis Enrique’s Side
Paris Saint-Germain entered the clash severely depleted, still reeling from their Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich earlier in the week. The loss had come with an even heavier price—injuries to Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and Nuno Mendes, all joining Desire Doue on the sidelines.
Despite these setbacks, PSG started brightly and controlled possession from the outset. Their dominance was rewarded in the 26th minute when Warren Zaïre-Emery latched onto a clever through ball from Vitinha before rifling home a precise finish.
Luis Enrique’s men displayed tactical discipline and fluid attacking movement even without several key starters, a testament to the squad’s depth and adaptability under the Spaniard’s management.
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Lyon Fights Back but Falls Short
Lyon showed determination throughout, refusing to surrender even as PSG’s quality shone through. Just four minutes after Zaire-Emery’s opener, Afonso Moreira capitalized on a fine pass from Moussa Niakhate to level the score with a calm finish past Lucas Chevalier.
However, PSG quickly regained their lead as Vitinha again provided the assist, this time setting up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to curl a brilliant strike into the bottom corner. Lyon protested for a foul in the buildup, but the goal stood.
The hosts equalized once more after halftime through Maitland-Niles, whose exquisite long-range volley caught Chevalier off his line. It was a moment of magic that looked set to earn Lyon a hard-fought point—until late drama unfolded.
Neves’ Header Seals the Comeback
In the final moments, Lyon’s hopes collapsed when Nicolas Tagliafico received a second yellow card for a late tackle on Vitinha. The red card tilted momentum firmly in PSG’s favor as they pressed relentlessly for a winner.
Lee Kang-in’s pinpoint corner in stoppage time found Joao Neves, whose powerful header clinched all three points for the defending champions. The goal epitomized PSG’s determination to stay at the top despite adversity.
With the win, PSG restored their two-point lead over Marseille, reaffirming their status as the team to beat in Ligue 1. Lyon, meanwhile, slipped to seventh, left wondering what more they could have done against an unyielding Parisian side. Also take advantage of your free time to explore more of the latest Ligue 1 news with just one click at footballcoasters.co.uk.