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PSG, Lyon advance in French Cup as third-tier Red Star shock Lens 1

March 07, 2021 | 16:14

Kylian Mbappe grabbed a pair of goals as holders Paris Saint-Germain eased into the French Cup last 16 on Saturday with a 3-0 victory at Brest, while Ligue 1 title rivals Lyon defeated second-division Sochaux 5-2.

PSG held in 'disappointed' Pochettino's first match, Lyon extend lead 1

January 07, 2021 | 10:03

Mauricio Pochettino's first match as Paris Saint-Germain coach ended in a 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne on Wednesday as his new team slipped three points behind Ligue 1 leaders Lyon.

Lyon end year top of Ligue 1 as Lille, PSG stay within a point 1

December 24, 2020 | 11:04

Lyon cruised past Nantes 3-0 on Wednesday to take top spot in Ligue 1 heading into the winter break from Lille, despite Burak Yilmaz's late strike earning the previous leaders victory at Montpellier.

Lyon defeat PSG as Neymar stretchered off with ankle injury 1

December 14, 2020 | 09:33

Paris Saint-Germain surrendered top spot in Ligue 1 after losing 1-0 at home to Lyon on Sunday but potentially suffered a more devastating blow as an anguished Neymar was stretchered off with an ankle injury.

Lille, Lyon win to keep pressure on PSG

December 07, 2020 | 15:00

Yusuf Yazici scored what proved to be the winner as Lille beat fellow title hopefuls Monaco 2-1 on Sunday to retake second place in Ligue 1, while Lyon cruised past Metz as the pair increased the pressure on leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Bayern set up super-club showdown with PSG where something has to give 1

August 20, 2020 | 09:51

Bayern Munich's astonishing form under Hansi Flick has taken them to the brink of a treble after they dispatched Lyon 3-0 in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, and the stage is now set for a fascinating final battle between the German giants and Paris Saint-Germain.

Lyon president Aulas 'not sure' Ligue 1 season is over

April 29, 2020 | 14:11

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas on Tuesday said that he was "not sure" the Ligue 1 season would be cancelled, despite French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe saying that professional football could not be played in the country until September.

Juventus-Lyon Champions League game behind closed doors in Turin

March 11, 2020 | 09:23

Lyon will take on Juventus in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie behind closed doors in Turin next week, the French club's president Jean-Michel Aulas told AFP on Tuesday (Mar 10).

Mbappe's treble fires PSG into French Cup final 1

March 05, 2020 | 14:52

Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the final of the French Cup with a thumping 5-1 win at Lyon on Wednesday (Mar 4).

Lyon take derby honours to boost European hopes 1

March 02, 2020 | 08:56

Lyon built on their midweek Champions League win over Juventus as Moussa Dembele's brace gave them a 2-0 win over bitter derby rivals Saint-Etienne on Sunday (Mar 1), lifting them up to fifth in France's top flight.

PSG aided by own goal in win over Lyon

February 10, 2020 | 08:53

Paris Saint-Germain survived the absence of Neymar and a Lyon fightback to win Sunday night's Ligue 1 clash 4-2 at a stormy Parc des Princes, helped by Fernando Marcal's truly stunning second-half own goal.

Could Neymar, Mbappe antics derail PSG as season enters crunch time?

February 07, 2020 | 15:41

While Neymar has been partying with an injured rib, and Kylian Mbappe has been making no attempt to hide his displeasure with his coach, Paris Saint-Germain supporters could be forgiven for having that sinking feeling.

Nice win heated Lyon rematch, Marseille held again

February 03, 2020 | 09:01

Danish forward Kasper Dolberg scored twice as Nice avenged their midweek French Cup exit to Lyon with a 2-1 victory on Sunday (Feb 2) in a game that saw both sides finish with 10 men, while second-placed Marseille were held to a goalless draw by Bordeaux.

'I'll give my life to PSG,' says Neymar

September 29, 2019 | 17:28

Brazilian superstar Neymar pledged Saturday (Sep 28) to "give my life to PSG" after his goal kept the French giants top of Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win at Bordeaux.