Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to seven points with a commanding 3-1 victory over in-form Lyon at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.
Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring early, while Vitinha converted a penalty to double PSG’s lead. Lyon’s Georges Mikautadze pulled one back before halftime, but substitute Gonçalo Ramos sealed the win for the hosts late in the second half.
The match also saw a brief pause as PSG fans sang derogatory chants, prompting captain Achraf Hakimi to intervene, a situation that could lead to disciplinary action for the club.
The victory capitalised on dropped points by title rivals Marseille and Monaco, putting PSG in a strong position as they prepare to face Monaco on Wednesday, aiming to increase their lead to 10 points before the year ends.
Teen sensation Désiré Doué played a key role in PSG’s early goals, setting up Dembélé’s opener and winning the penalty converted by Vitinha. Manager Luis Enrique praised Doué, saying, “Desire is a very young player who brings us a lot, and the fact all our players have so much room for improvement is what will allow us to grow.”
In other Ligue 1 action, Brest thrashed Nantes 4-1, further bolstering their impressive European form, while bottom clubs Montpellier and Le Havre continued to struggle. Rennes secured a much-needed 2-0 win over Angers, easing pressure on coach Jorge Sampaoli.
