PSG vs Lyon HIGHLIGHTS: Ligue 1 HIGHLIGHTS – The goal by Bradley Barcola in the second half was enough to defeat PSG and Cristophe Galtier. The team has now dropped two straight games at home. The discrepancy between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe’s club and national performances was never more evident than in PSG’s 1-0 loss to Lyon on Sunday. PSG now only leads Lyon by six points in Ligue 1, while Lyon pulls to within eight points of the European spots thanks to a stunning victory.. Follow Ligue 1 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
PSG vs Lyon HIGHLIGHTS: Bradley Barcola LONE goal SINKS PSG, Parisians SUCCUMB to yet another loss in Ligue1 at hands of Olympique Lyonnais – Check Out
Today’s visitors to Parc des Princes will use a three-centre-back system, with Sinaly Diomande joining Antonio Lukeba, Dejan Lovren, and other players. It’s odd that Corentin Tolisso, a former player for Bayern Munich, isn’t starting in midfield because he’s been a regular for Lyon this year.
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As Sergio Ramos is injured, the Parisians are in such a horrible situation with their injuries that 17-year-old El Chadaille Bitshiabu is starting at centre back. In a rare appearance, Renato Sanches also begins in the middle of the pitch. Despite playing a large amount of time during the international break, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both get the start. When Lionel Messi was named to the PSG starting lineup, the PSG supporters who had been heckling the Argentinean whistle for him.
PSG vs Lyon HIGHLIGHTS: Bradley Barcola LONE goal SINKS PSG, Parisians SUCCUMB to yet another loss in Ligue1 at hands of Olympique Lyonnais – Check Out
PSG keeps possession of the ball for the whole opening minute before launching a right-side attack. Sanches receives a pass from Messi in the centre, but the ball is not cleanly gathered, and possession is lost. Anthony Lopes sends it over after Vitinha tries to chip him but is unable to make contact. There’s a chance! PSG got off to a great start, dominating the initial purpose.
After playing a one-two with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe returns the ball from a tight angle and tries to chip Anthony Lopes. Vitinha’s attempt came from the same end of the Lyon penalty area as Mbappe’s, but the outcome is the same as Mbappe simply guides the ball wide.
Lyon gets a penalty in the 36th minute. After a stunning vertical ball dismantles the PSG defence, Bradley Barcola is unimpeded on goal but completely slips before firing, appearing as though the opportunity has passed. For some reason though, Donnarumma is unable to keep the ball in her hands and trips Alexandre Lacazette. Lacazette, however, misses it, and the game was still tied at the half time!
PSG vs Lyon HIGHLIGHTS: Bradley Barcola LONE goal SINKS PSG, Parisians SUCCUMB to yet another loss in Ligue1 at hands of Olympique Lyonnais – Check Out
PSG has had possession for the first five minutes of the second half, but despite numerous attempts to do so, they are unable to gain a dangerous position. The greatest attempt was a cross from Nuno Mendes, but it was stopped and deflected out above the penalty area.
Achraf Hakimi intercepts the ball off Bradley Barcola’s feet before he can enter the PSG penalty area during a brilliant counterattack by the PSG player. Barcola had a teammate in a tonne of room atop the 18-yard box, but he chose not to feed him and instead tried to do it himself, which was a rather self-centered move considering his other options.
For Lyon, Bradley Barcola scores the first goal! Sael Kumbedi’s fantastic looped pass from one side of the six-yard box to the other feeds Barcola, who scores a beautiful goal across the goal face to give Lyon the lead.The Parisians had a chance to tie the score right immediately thanks to a Messi corner. Bitshiabu headed the ball back to Vitinha at the edge of the box after the Argentine hoisted it towards the back post, but Vitinha’s attempt was stopped.
PSG vs Lyon HIGHLIGHTS: Bradley Barcola LONE goal SINKS PSG, Parisians SUCCUMB to yet another loss in Ligue1 at hands of Olympique Lyonnais – Check Out
PSG has a good chance at a set piece. Lionel Messi delivers a fantastic ball directly to El Chadaille Bitshiabu in front of goal despite the fact that it is too far for him to go for goal. On the header, he fails miserably, but on the recycle, Messi spots Marquinhos’ head and he scores!
Hugo Ekitike and Fabian Ruiz replace Marco Verratti and Bitshiabu as PSG makes two substitutions. Although it’s an attacking adjustment, it’s unexpected to see midfield guru Verratti removed. The Italian immediately exits the pitch, raising the possibility that there might be an injury, which would be problematic for PSG.
Nuno Mendes successfully keeps a vertical ball in play in the corner flag, but then tumbles to draw a foul, resulting in a highly disputed ruling. The foul appeared to be mild and the ball appeared to have actually left the field of play. Nuno Mendes ultimately delivered a terrible free-kick that was far too short and was cleared by the first man. Paris loses because it is unable to penetrate Lyon’s defence.
PSG vs Lyon HIGHLIGHTS: Bradley Barcola LONE goal SINKS PSG, Parisians SUCCUMB to yet another loss in Ligue1 at hands of Olympique Lyonnais – Check Out
PSG XI: Donnarumma – Danilo, Marquinhos, Bitshiabu – Hakimi, Vitinha, Verratti, Sanches, Mendes – Messi, Mbappe
Lyon XI: Lopes – Lukeba, Diomande, Lovren – Kumbedi, Lepenant, Mendes, Tagliafico – Cherki – Sarr, Lacazette
