PSG-Lyon live online: how it happened, goals and match report
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Another win for PSG and once again as per last week's game against Metz one could say the Parisian side rode their luck as they ultimately saw off Olympique Lyon to maintain their 100% record in the 2017/18 Ligue 1 campaign.
The first half saw Lyon defend strongly and hit the home side on lightning counter attacks with Traore and Mariano looking lively going forward for the visitors. PSG looked jaded and failed to find a creative spark to outfox the well drilled OL rear-guard.As the half wore on Lyon naturally tired after their high tempo pressing and harrying game.
The second half started with PSG dominating proceedings and it felt like a matter of time before the home side broke through the deadlock.
The pivotal moment in the clash came in the 68th minute as the impressive Ndombele thundered a long range shot off the PSG crossbar. Ten minutes later PSG were ahead after Le Celso pulled the ball back and Cavani with assistance from Lyon defender Marcelo broke the deadlock. The Uruguayan also squandered a penalty after an impressive save from Lopes pushing the ball onto the bar. As the clock ticked down Mbappe made sure of the points, latching onto a through ball from Neymar to fire home with the assistance of a Morel deflection to keep the Parisian side marching on. Credit to Lyon for pushing Emery's side all the way and giving PSG their "first game" of the 17/18 campaign.
PSG vs Lyon: live
PSG-Lyon: live online preview
Who in French football can stop the PSG juggernaut? Traditional rivals Olympique Marseille? The Mediterranean coast based side are still in a state of flux with new signings settling in and currently languish mid-table. What about current champions Monaco? Despite seeing the core of last season's side, coach Jardim has managed to get his side playing well and indeed until last weekend's slip up away to Nice the side from the principality looked Ike the team "most likley to".
So what about tonight's opponents Olympique Lyon? A recent power house in French football bagging seven Ligue 1 trophy's in the 2000's? Maybe...."Les Gones" remain unbeaten in the current campaign and may have found a replacement for star striker Lacazette in Real Madrid recruit Mariano Diaz.
Recent history between both sides in the French capital strongly favours a home win with PSG overcoming OL in their past six encounters at Parc des Princes with one having to go back to 2015 for the last time the side from the capital dropped points against the Lyon based outfit.
PSG
PSG are in rampant form at present inflicting Scottish title holders Celtic to their heaviest ever home defeat on Tuesday with a 0-5 win in Glasgow. Their domestic form has been equally as impressive with five wins from five and with a daunting goals scored column of 19 strikes.
Neymar Jr. has been joined by new signing Kylian Mbappe and the pair have linked up perfectly with Uruguayan international Edinson Cavani in forming a trident that strikes fear into the defensive line-up's of French sides all over the country.
Angel Di Maria and Javier Pastore are still struggling with injury but Adrien Rabiot is in the 18 man squad for tonight's clash. The suspended Verratti is the other major absentee for the Parisian outfit.
When asked about tonight's opponents in the pre match press conference, Unai Emery was quick to point out the virtues of OL. "Lyon lost some key players, but bought some young players who can improve. They're a team that plays good football, has a lot of possession and has quicker transitions from defence to attack".
Lyon
After two straight opening victories in Ligue 1, Lyon have stumbled a bit and have won just once in their last four outings -- 2-1 at home to Guingamp. However, with Nabil Fekir, Memphis Depay, Mariano Diaz and Bertrand Traore, this young team still possess the firepower to hurt PSG.
Olympique head coach Genesio speaking to the media ahead of the trip to the French capital claimed: "We cannot go there as 'victims'. "They (PSG) are one of the best teams in Europe at the moment. Over the whole season, no team can compete with PSG but in one match, it is possible.
"We are a team of competitors. It's a match where we have everything to gain.''
PSG-Lyon: betting
Fancy PSG winning at the interval with Olympique Lyon turning matters around at the Parc des Princes and snatch a full-time win? That option pays out at a handsome 67/1.
