Achraf Hakimi scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain survived a Lyon fightback to win 3-2 and transfer 13 factors clear on the Ligue 1 summit.
Luis Enrique’s leaders had been made to attend till the 53rd minute for his or her opener, Hakimi racing in unmarked to transform from Bradley Barcola’s pleasant supply on Sunday.
PSG doubled their lead simply six minutes later when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia performed a easy offload for Ousmane Dembele, who twisted and turned earlier than arrowing into the highest nook.
Rayan Cherki pulled one again for the hosts with seven minutes remaining, nevertheless, capitalising after Georges Mikautadze’s sensible run and selfless help.
Hakimi restored PSG’s two-goal cushion solely two minutes later, the full-back overlapping Lee Kang-In earlier than ending into the underside nook.
Lyon nonetheless provided the guests a scare, although, with captain Corentin Tolisso heading dwelling from Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ 92nd-minute supply.
PSG managed to carry on for a victory that prolonged their lead on the high of the desk, following Marseille’s defeat to Auxerre on Saturday.
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 23, 2025
Knowledge Debrief: PSG’s top-half dominance continues
PSG have now received 11 matches towards groups within the high half of the Ligue 1 desk this season, probably the most of any aspect throughout Europe’s high 5 leagues.
Luis Enrique’s aspect seemed comfy on this away win, too, extending to 23 top-flight matches unbeaten this time period (W18 D5) after a convincing efficiency on the street.
Against this, Lyon’s defeat noticed them undergo 4 Ligue 1 losses in a row towards PSG for simply the second time of their historical past, having beforehand achieved so between September 1981 and April 1983 (additionally 4).
