PSG vs Lyon: Leader PSG loses to Lyon; Monaco rallies to beat Strasbourg

 

PSG vs Lyon: Leader PSG loses to Lyon; Monaco rallies to beat Strasbourg

In a highly anticipated match between two of the top teams in French Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat to Lyon. The game, which took place at the Parc des Princes in Paris, saw Lyon take an early lead through a goal from Lucas Paqueta in the 10th minute. PSG responded quickly, with star striker Kylian Mbappe equalizing just three minutes later.

The game remained deadlocked until the 43rd minute when Lyon's Memphis Depay scored what would prove to be the winning goal. Despite intense pressure from PSG in the second half, Lyon's defense held firm and the visitors claimed all three points.

In another Ligue 1 match, AS Monaco rallied from a goal down to beat Strasbourg 2-1. Strasbourg took the lead in the 17th minute through a goal from Ludovic Ajorque, but Monaco responded strongly and equalized just four minutes later through Stevan Jovetic.

The game remained tied until the 84th minute when Wissam Ben Yedder scored the winner for Monaco, securing a vital victory for the team. The win moves Monaco up to third place in the Ligue 1 standings, just two points behind PSG and one point behind Lyon.