Ligue 1
6:45 PMApril 19, 2026
Regular Season – 30
Parc des Princes
Referee: Jérôme Brisard, France
Paris Saint Germain
World Class
0
Solid
0
Bang Average
0
Lucky
0
Shocking
0
Lyon
World Class
0
Solid
0
Bang Average
0
Lucky
0
Shocking
0
Match Stats
Lineups
Head-2-Head
Standings
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2.82
Expected goals (xG)
0.70
Passing
725 (92%)
Accurate passes
181 (74%)
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1
G
Dominik Greif
D
Ruben Kluivert
13′ Tripping
19
D
Moussa Niakhaté (C)
22
D
Clinton Mata
98
D
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
16
M
Abner Vinícius
5
M
Orel Mangala
23
M
Tyler Morton
44
M
Khalis Merah
F
Afonso Moreira
6′ F
Endrick
18′ 
Ligue 1 Standings – Ligue 1
TotalHomeAway
Qualification/Relegation
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Lyon stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at Parc des Princes, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s stoppage-time goal sealing a remarkable turnaround.
PSG arrived as league leaders with 20 wins from 28 matches. Lyon sat third in the table, seeking to close the gap at the top. The visitors faced an uphill battle against the dominant Parisian side.
The home side started explosively. Endrick fired PSG ahead in the sixth minute with a clinical finish. The Brazilian striker’s early goal set the tone for an attacking display from the hosts.
PSG doubled their advantage just 12 minutes later. Afonso Moreira added a second goal in the 18th minute, putting the home team in complete control. The Parc des Princes erupted as PSG looked destined for victory.
Lyon pulled one back from the penalty spot. Goncalo Ramos converted in the 33rd minute after PSG conceded a foul in the box. The penalty gave the visitors hope and halted the home team’s momentum.
The first half ended with PSG leading 2-1. Despite their attacking prowess, the hosts had allowed Lyon back into the contest. PSG’s defense would need to tighten for the second period.
The second half saw Lyon grow into the match. The visitors controlled possession and created chances despite being outnumbered in the statistics. PSG managed just 23 percent possession but remained dangerous on the break.
Substitutions shaped the game’s final stages. Kvaratskhelia entered the fray and immediately made an impact. The winger’s energy and quality threatened PSG’s backline repeatedly.
Lyon pressed relentlessly as the match entered its final minutes. PSG tired visibly under the constant pressure. The visitors sensed an opportunity to snatch victory.
In the 90th minute plus four, Kvaratskhelia struck the decisive blow. The Georgian winger fired past goalkeeper Dominik Greif to level the match at 2-2. Seconds later, the final whistle sounded with Lyon celebrating an unlikely comeback.
The statistics painted a stark picture of PSG’s dominance. The hosts registered 23 total shots to Lyon’s five. PSG’s expected goals stood at 2.82 compared to Lyon’s 0.7, yet the visitors claimed all three points.
This result has major implications for the title race. PSG’s lead at the top remains intact with 63 points, but dropped points at home hurt their momentum. Lyon moved to 54 points and showed they can compete with the league’s elite.
