From the first minutes, coach Luis Enrique's team proactively controlled the ball and organized a cardiovascular attack. In the 26th minute, Vitinha delicately passed for Warren Zaire-Emery to run in and finish to open the score for the away team. However, just a few minutes later, Afonso Daniel took advantage of a mistake from PSG's defense to equalize 1-1 for Lyon.
reacting quickly, PSG regained the lead in the 30th minute thanks to Kvaratskhelia's dangerous low shot from the edge of the penalty area.
Entering the second half, Lyon played with great determination and was rewarded with a goal from Maitland- Ni Niles in the 50th minute, bringing the match back to balance.
When the time was almost gone, PSG focused all their efforts on attacking but were continuously blocked by goalkeeper Lopes. In the 90+3 minute, Tagliafico of Lyon was sent off after a dangerous foul.
Taking advantage of the advantage of a Man, PSG was awarded a corner kick and Joao Neves jumped high to head the ball to score the decisive goal in the 90+5 minute, sealing a thrilling 3-2 victory.
This result helps PSG continue to hold the top spot in Ligue 1 with 27 points after 12 matches, while Lyon is still struggling in the middle of the rankings when it is 7th with 20 points.
