On the 3rd April, 2023, Paris Saint-Germain faced off against Lyon in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.The PSG vs Lyon Ligue 1 match will kick-off at 12:15 AM IST/12:45 AM BDT, April 3, 2023 at the Parc des Princes in Paris
Team Preview:
Paris Saint-Germain came into the match in second place in the league table, trailing league leaders AS Monaco by just three points. A win over Lyon would keep them in contention for the league title, as well as give them a psychological boost ahead of their upcoming Champions League quarter-final clash against Liverpool.
Lyon, on the other hand, were in fourth place in the league table, just two points behind third-placed Marseille. A win over PSG would see them leapfrog their rivals and move into third place, putting them in a strong position to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Weather Conditions:
The weather conditions for the match were near perfect, with clear skies and a temperature of around 15 degrees Celsius. There was no wind to speak of, which meant that the players would not have to contend with any adverse weather conditions during the game
First Half:
The match started with both teams looking to take control of the game, but it was PSG who looked the more dangerous in the opening exchanges. The home side had several chances to take the lead, with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar both going close in the first 10 minutes of the match.
Lyon, however, were not content to sit back and defend, and they had several good opportunities of their own to take the lead. The best of these fell to Houssem Aouar, who saw his shot saved brilliantly by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
As the first half wore on, PSG began to assert their dominance, and they finally took the lead in the 36th minute. A neat passing move involving Mbappe and Neymar ended with the ball falling to Mauro Icardi, who made no mistake with his finish.
Second Half:
Lyon came out for the second half looking to get back into the game, but it was PSG who continued to look the more dangerous of the two sides. They nearly doubled their lead in the 55th minute, when Mbappe saw his shot saved by Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes.
Lyon continued to push forward, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances. PSG, on the other hand, looked dangerous every time they went forward, with Mbappe and Neymar causing all sorts of problems for the Lyon defence.
The home side finally put the game beyond doubt in the 82nd minute, when Mbappe scored a brilliant solo goal to make it 2-0. The French international picked up the ball just inside the Lyon half and ran at the defence, before cutting inside and curling a shot into the far corner of the net.
Lyon tried to mount a late comeback, but it was too little too late, and PSG held on for a crucial victory.
Final Score: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Lyon
Conclusion:
The match between PSG and Lyon was a crucial one for both teams, and it was the home side who emerged victorious in the end. PSG put in a dominant performance, with Mbappe and Neymar causing all sorts of problems for the Lyon defence.
The win keeps PSG in contention for the league title, and it will give them a much-needed confidence boost ahead of their upcoming Champions League quarter-final clash against Liverpool. Lyon, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the
PREDICTED 11
PSG: Donnarumma - Marquinhos, Pereira, Bernat - Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Ruiz, Mendes - Messi, Mbappe
Lyon: Lopes - Kumbedi, Lovren, Lukeba, Tagliafico - Lepenant, Tolisso, Caqueret - Barcola, Lacazette, Cherk
HEAD TO HEAD
Played: 32 | PSG: 20 | Draw: 6 | Lyon: 6
