In Matchweek 12 of Ligue 1, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain faced French powerhouse Lyon away from home.
Thanks to a stoppage-time winner from midfielder João Neves, PSG edged out Lyon 3–2 to claim their second consecutive league win.
This victory lifts Paris Saint-Germain to the top of the Ligue 1 standings with 27 points from 8 wins, three draws, and one loss, two points ahead of Marseille and Lens, who are both on 25 points.
Meanwhile, Lyon, struggling with form and winless in their last three matches, sits in seventh place with 20 points.
PSG Strike First
In the 26th minute, the visitors broke the deadlock. Vitinha delivered a long pass from deep, and Warren Zaïre-Emery finished from a tight angle on the right side of the box to give PSG a 1–0 lead.
Just four minutes later, Lyon’s Moreira equalised to make it 1–1. In the 33rd minute, Vitinha intercepted the ball high up the pitch and set up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who calmly slotted the ball into the far corner to restore PSG’s advantage at 2–1 before halftime.
Lyon levelled again in the 50th minute when Morton sent the ball forward to Niles, who noticed the goalkeeper’s advanced position and lobbed a brilliant shot from outside the box, bringing the score to 2–2.
Both teams fought fiercely afterwards, but PSG couldn’t find the breakthrough until stoppage time.
Tagliafico Sent Off, Neves Delivers the Winner
In the 93rd minute, Nicolás Tagliafico was shown a second yellow card for pulling down Lee Kang-in and was subsequently sent off.
Two minutes later, Lee took a corner from the left, and João Neves rose highest to head the ball home, securing a dramatic 3–2 away victory for PSG.
Enrique’s Post-Match Comments
After the match, PSG manager Luis Enrique said, “Against a team as strong as Lyon, such a tough match is quite normal. We gave everything for the win — the players’ resilience and mentality made the difference, keeping us at the top of the table. For me, being in this position is something truly special.”
Other Ligue 1 Results
Elsewhere, Metz defeated Nice 2–1 at home to earn their third consecutive victory and move out of the relegation zone. Auxerre’s poor form continued as they fell 0–2 to Angers, suffering their sixth loss in the last seven games.
Meanwhile, Strasbourg beat Lille 2–0 to climb to fourth place, and Toulouse held Lorient to a 1–1 draw away from home.
As the season progresses, the battle for the top spots and European qualification is set to intensify; the drama in Ligue 1 continues.
