Paris Saint-Germain extends lead amid controversy at French league match
- Paris Saint-Germain scored early in the match, leading 2-0 after just 14 minutes.
- The game saw a brief interruption due to discriminatory chanting, highlighting ongoing issues within football crowds.
- PSG's victory reinforces their lead in the French league.
In France, Paris Saint-Germain achieved a 3-1 victory over Lyon during a Ligue 1 match held at Parc des Princes. The game began favourably for PSG, who took an early lead with two goals scored within the first 14 minutes. Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring, followed by a penalty kick converted by Vitinha. Lyon managed to respond before halftime, with Georges Mikautadze scoring and bringing the score to 2-1. The match saw an interruption in the second half due to homophobic chants from the crowd, prompting referee Benoît Bastien to halt play. A reminder message regarding the prohibition of discriminatory chanting was displayed on the giant screens at the stadium before the match resumed, ensuring that such behaviour is addressed seriously. In the final minutes of the match, Gonzalo Ramos secured the victory with a third goal, cementing PSG’s position at the top of the French league table with a seven-point lead. The victory comes as a critical moment for the team, demonstrating their dominance in the league as they remain unbeaten.