Lyon defeated 10-man Marseille 1-0 in a tense Ligue 1 clash on Sunday. The game stayed level until the 88th minute when Nicolas Tagliafico struck the crossbar. Pavel Šulc pressed hard in the box, and Leonardo Balerdi bundled the ball into his own net.
The hosts thought they had scored earlier but saw two first-half goals disallowed. Marseille’s night grew worse when CJ Egan-Riley received a red card in the 29th minute for bringing down Malick Fofana. Playing with 10 men, Marseille still improved after the break. Hamed Junior Traoré and Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg missed big chances that could have changed the result.
Marseille slipped to a second defeat in three league games, raising early pressure on the team. Lyon celebrated the win despite missing Georges Mikautadze, who faces transfer speculation amid the club’s financial troubles. The seven-time French champion avoided relegation after winning an appeal in June. The club carried debts estimated at €175 million but secured its Ligue 1 spot for the 2025-26 season.
Paris FC Records First Ligue 1 Victory Since Promotion
Paris FC earned its first Ligue 1 win since promotion by beating Metz 3-2 on Sunday. Red Bull’s head of global soccer, Jürgen Klopp, watched the game. Red Bull holds a minority stake in Paris FC, alongside the Arnault family, owners of luxury giant LVMH.
Ilan Kebbal scored twice for Paris, converting a penalty before adding another goal. Boubacar Traoré equalized for Metz to make it 2-2. However, Moses Simon restored Paris’ lead in the 67th minute with the decisive strike. Metz ended the game with 10 men after Sadibou Sané, who had scored the opener, received a red card in the 80th minute.
The victory gave Paris its first points after opening losses to Angers and Marseille. It also boosted confidence for the newly promoted side.
Monaco, Le Havre, and Angers Also in Action
Takumi Minamino scored a stoppage-time winner as Monaco beat Strasbourg 3-2 in a thrilling contest. Le Havre stunned Nice with a 3-1 victory, showing their growing strength in the league. Angers and Rennes shared points in a 1-1 draw that capped the Sunday fixtures.
This round highlighted Ligue 1’s competitiveness. Promoted sides fought bravely, while established clubs endured unexpected setbacks. Lyon’s late win over Marseille offered relief after a turbulent summer and reminded fans of the club’s resilience.
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