Paris Saint-Germain defeated Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 8 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season, reclaiming the top spot in the standings. The victory carries added significance after five teams shared first place at the end of the previous matchday.
PSG vs Olympique Lyon | Highlights | Ligue 1
PSG vs Olympique Lyon | Highlights | Ligue 1
MAYULU BREAKS THE DEADLOCK TO PUT PSG AHEAD
After a goalless first half, PSG finally took the lead in the 72nd minute when Senny Mayulu broke the deadlock and put the hosts in front. The goal rewarded the attacking persistence of Luis Enrique’s side against a Lyon team that had defended with discipline for much of the match.
NDJANTOU SEALS THE WIN AS PSG RETURN TO THE TOP
In the 84th minute, Mika Godts doubled the advantage to make it 2-0 and secure all three points. With the victory, PSG reached 17 points after eight matchdays to take sole possession of first place in the Ligue 1 standings. Rennes moved into second with 16 points, while Lille and Monaco each had 15. Meanwhile, Lyon remained on 14 points and dropped to fifth place.
After a matchday in which five clubs were tied at the top of the table, PSG seized its opportunity to pull ahead and reclaim the lead in the race for the French league title.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM PSG’S WIN OVER LYON
- 🔴🔵 SOLE POSSESSION OF FIRST PLACE: PSG reached 17 points and reclaimed the top spot after five teams had been level at the summit.
- ⚽ MAYULU BREAKS THE DEADLOCK: Senny Mayulu opened the scoring in the 72nd minute before Mika Godts extended PSG’s lead in the 84th.
- 🏆 ADVANTAGE IN THE STANDINGS: PSG leads Ligue 1 with 17 points, followed by Rennes on 16, while Lyon slipped to fifth with 14 points.
Senny Nsona Mayulu
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Mika Marcel Godts
Paris Saint-Germain FC
