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Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. combined to devastating effect as Paris Saint-Germain beat Olympique Lyonnais 1-0 at the Groupama Stadium to re-open their ...

Messi and Neymar combined again late in the game, this time the Argentine slipping the Brazilian through for a chance, but Thiago Mendes made a last-ditch block (79'). Playing in one of the two the No.10 positions with Neymar for company and Mbappé up ahead, Messi has been more concerned with creating chances than scoring them this season, but he took his goal with his custom aplomb and was only a goal-line clearance away from a brace. PSG were at full strength but for the suspended Presnel Kimpembe, and they surged into the lead inside the first few minutes when Messi and Neymar played a one-two on the edge of the box reminiscent of their Barcelona days, before the Argentine steered home his fourth goal of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats season (6').

It was Neymar's seventh assist in the league this season, and the former Barcelona teammates combined again moments later as Messi went close.

Neymar seemed unhappy about being substituted in the 85th and looked glum as he looked on from the bench. With Lyon enjoying possession, PSG's midfield was stretched and Marco Verratti limped off midway through the second half after a knock to his calf muscle. Only the headline has been changed. “It's a blow," PSG coach Christophe Galtier said. It was Neymar's seventh assist in the league this season, and the former Barcelona teammates combined again moments later as Messi went close. Lionel Messi and Neymar needed only five minutes to combine for Paris Saint-Germain's goal in a 1-0 win at Lyon in the French league on Sunday as leader PSG moved two points clear of second-place Marseille.

Lionel Messi struck after five minutes as Paris Saint-Germain edged Lyon 1-0 to regain top spot in the Ligue 1 table ahead of Marseille on Sunday.

"I'm satisfied with the result but not with the performance. The victory pulled PSG two points clear of Marseille who had taken top spot earlier with a 1-1 draw at home against Rennes. Neymar set up the Argentinian with his seventh assist in eight Ligue 1 games.

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Tete gets the ball into the PSG half and the ball finally gets to Toko-Ekambi who tries a shot from distance. He tries to cross to Messi, but fails and Lyon manages to get the ball away. Tolisso gets the ball into the box with a beautiful aerial ball and Lacazette meets it with his head. Toko-Ekambi gets the ball in the left and crosses, but Mendes gets it out of a play, conceding a corner kick. Lyon is clawing back into the game and this time the host tries an attack from the set-piece. Ramos gets the ball in the follow up and his shot is deflected out for a corner kick. Lyon starts an attack along the left flank and Lacazette gets the ball in the box. Lyon tries to attack on the counter, with three white shirts linking up and the fourth making running along the left, but the ball finally gets back in PSG’s control. Mendes passes to Neymar, who curls the ball in with a right-footed shot which is saved by Lopes. The corner, taken by Messi is punched put by Lopes and PSG starts another attack. He lands the ball to his feet, turns and shoots. A rash challenge by Mendes on Soler gives PSG a free kick and the Lyon defender is furious.

Paris Saint-Germain pulled clear at the top, Marseille and Lens dropped points, whilst Lorient took their rightful place on the podium.

Bottom-club Ajaccio snatched their first win of the season by toppling 19th-placed Brest 1-0 at the Stade Francis le Blé. Johan Gastien fired Clermont in front in the third minute but an inspired fightback began with Baldé equalising twenty-minutes later before adding a second nine-minutes after half time. Arnaud Nordin headed the hosts in front (17') but Strasbourg thought they had salvaged a point when Habib Diallo levelled four-minutes from time. Sofiane Boufal was dismissed late on for the visitors. We improved a lot in the second half and pushed hard for the equaliser, one point is better than losing. Check out the action from Round 8 of Ligue 1 Uber Eats here!

On Matchday 8 of Ligue 1 2022-2023, Paris Saint-Germain secured first place with a 0-1 win at Parc OL (Lyon/PSG video summary here).

Monaco takes advantage of this with a very good series and reminds us that it has its say. Lens experienced a small setback with its draw, while Lyon are on 3 defeats in a row and therefore fall back. On Matchday 8 of Ligue 1 2022-2023, Paris Saint-Germain secured first place with a 0-1 win at Parc OL (Lyon/PSG video summary here).

Neymar was making his 100th league appearance for PSG, during which time he has been involved in 121 goals (77 goals and 44 assists).

“Referee's decisions at the start of this season have been very questionable and I hope the LFP (French league) does something to remedy this." Neymar seemed unhappy about being substituted in the 85th and looked glum as he looked on from the bench. With Lyon enjoying possession, PSG's midfield was stretched and Marco Verratti limped off midway through the second half after a knock to his calf muscle.

Paris Saint-Germain continues its flawless run in Ligue 1-0, as it stays unbeaten, while it defeated Olympique Lyonnais 1-0 away from home on Sunday.

But, on the whole game, both on the possession of the ball and the clear situations, we deserved our victory in my opinion," concluded Galtier. We can still regret the number of missed or stopped chances by Anthony [Lopes], who had an excellent game." He has this ability to repeat efforts. As a result, PSG head coach Christophe Galtier was delighted with his side's performance and singled out the Brazilian striker for being irreproachable. Image Credit: Getty Images Meanwhile, PSG boss Christophe Galtier labelled Neymar as impeccable.