Paris Saint-Germain secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
This crucial win on Matchday 23 of Ligue 1 pushes PSG 13 points ahead of their closest rival. The match was a battle of intensity, skill, and drama.
PSG Start Strong
PSG, under Luis Enrique, came into the match in top form. With a mix of experienced stars and young talent, the visitors took control early.
The attacking trio of Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, and Dembélé looked dangerous from the start.
Ousmane Dembélé nearly opened the scoring in the 12th minute. After a brilliant run, he rounded goalkeeper Perri, but Lyon’s Mata made an incredible last-second clearance off the line.
PSG continued to press, and Kvaratskhelia dazzled with his footwork, setting up a golden chance in the 25th minute, but Dembélé missed by inches.
At the other end, Lyon fought back. Donnarumma made a crucial save in the 29th minute to deny Kumbedi. The first half ended in a tense deadlock, with both teams showing their defensive strength.
Second Half Action Unfolds
The second half exploded with action. In the 53rd minute, Doué delivered a perfect pass to Barcola, who found Hakimi in space.
Hakimi slotted the ball into the far corner, giving PSG a deserved 1-0 lead. The goal fired up the visitors, and they doubled their advantage just six minutes later.
Dembélé, in sensational form this season, struck again. Set up by Kvaratskhelia, he curled a stunning left-footed shot from outside the box, leaving Perri with no chance. It was his 24th goal of the season, a testament to his brilliance.
Lyon refused to go down without a fight. Tessmann tested Donnarumma with a long-range shot, but the Italian goalkeeper pulled off an outstanding save.
In the 83rd minute, Cherki finally broke through for Lyon, slotting home to make it 2-1. The home crowd roared with hope, but PSG responded immediately.
Hakimi Seals the Win
PSG pushed forward again and struck the decisive blow in the 85th minute.
Ramos produced a brilliant drag-back inside the box, setting up Lee, who laid it off for Hakimi.
The Moroccan right-back kept his composure and fired home his second goal of the night, making it 3-1.
Lyon grabbed a late goal in injury time through Tolisso, but it was too little, too late. PSG held firm in the dying moments to claim a hard-fought 3-2 victory.
PSG’s Unbeaten Streak Continues
With this win, PSG extended their incredible unbeaten away run to 36 matches. They remain undefeated this season after 23 games, dominating Ligue 1 with confidence and consistency.
Their 13-point lead at the top puts them in a commanding position to reclaim the league title.
Marseille, their nearest rivals, suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Auxerre on Saturday. This makes PSG’s victory even sweeter, as they tighten their grip on the top spot.
What’s Next?
The Ligue 1 season is heating up, and PSG will now turn their focus to upcoming fixtures in multiple competitions. Lyon, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find solutions under coach Paulo Fonseca.
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