Paris (AFP)

Merciless, Paris Saint-Germain continued against Lyon (2-1) its series of victories in Ligue 1 thanks to a goal from Mauro Icardi at the last second, Sunday for the first of Lionel Messi at the Parc des Princes and the 6th day of L1.

The workforce of PSG is formidable: if Messi did not score for his debut at home, Icardi emerged from a rich bench to give the Parisians their sixth victory in as many L1 matches.

PSG still has collective adjustments to ensure, but we work better by winning, after the small quack of Bruges (1-1), Wednesday in the Champions League.

In an attacking match, a great advertisement for Ligue 1, OL did not deserve it but left with nothing, after three consecutive victories, the Europa League included.

Parc des Princes, which saw Messi playing for the first time for PSG, dreamed of celebrating with a goal from the "Pulga", but we will have to wait.

OL believed they were spoiling Messi's housewarming and redoing last year's coup, winning 1-0 at the Parc, after the opener from Lucas Paqueta (53rd).

Brazilian Lucas Paqueta celebrates his goal for OL against PSG at Parc des Princes, September 19, 2021 FRANCK FIFE AFP

But Neymar, back to great form, obtained and converted a penalty (65th sp).

- Icardi goalscorer -

Then Kylian Mbappé pulled out to serve Icardi, scorer with an uncrossed header (90th + 3).

Mauricio Pochettino still has work to do to make his orchestra sound.

For a long time the intense pressing advocated by Peter Bosz, the Lyon technician, embarrassed the Parisians.

This time, the Argentine technician had placed Messi in playmaker, behind the trio Kylian Mbappé, finally aligned despite the kick received in Bruges, "Ney" and Angel Di Maria, suspended in C1.

Mauro Icardi author of the goal of PSG's victory over Lyon at the Parc des Princes, September 19, 2021 FRANCK FIFE AFP

The N.30 hit a lot of balls and tried to combine, especially with Mbappé, more than in Belgium.

He tried to launch it, but the "saloon door" Malo Gusto-Jerome Boateng closed on Mbappé (5th).

When the Bondynois returned the favor, with a heel, Messi hit too softly on Anthony Lopes (17th).

His teammates fought for Messi to score his first goal, like his former Barcelona accomplice Neymar, who after a laser breakthrough served the Argentinian with a heel, but the strike of the N.30 was too crossed (32nd ).

No goal either on this delicious free kick which left Lopes unmoved but made the square tremble (37th).

Messi left his place to Achraf Hakimi (76th) for the last quarter of an hour, so the moment of his first goal is postponed at least in Metz on Wednesday.

- Neymar in great shape -

For Gianluigi Donnarumma, it was the second at the Park, after his easy clear round against Clermont (3-0).

On the bench in Bruges, the Italian made a good save, boxing a wrapped shot from Xherdan Shaqiri (18th).

As PSG purred, Lyon surprised him in his sleep.

A left side climb from Karl Toko-Ekambi cut the Parisian team and Paqueta took full advantage of his through ball to beat Donnarumma along the post.

Marquinhos did not see the Brazilian behind his back, Idrissa Gana Gueye came back too late and Presnel Kimpembe was too far away.

Neymar scorer on penalty during the Parisian victory over Lyon at the Parc des Princes, September 19, 2021 FRANCK FIFE AFP

But Neymar, very good Sunday, shook his team.

Of the three members of the MNM, he is the one who defended the most, recovering balls like a Marco Verratti, still absent for a knee injury.

His small-step race on the penalty spot is always irresistible, and he cheated on Lopes on a penalty which he himself had obtained, after having trapped Malo Gusto.

The young Lyon right-back was excellent so far, but he bit into "Ney's" feint and knocked him down in the box.

The Brazilian could have achieved the double if ... Thilo Kehrer had not blocked his way in a funny action (84th).

But Mbappé and Icardi made up for it.

The heroes were not the ones expected.

In addition to Icardi, the Park also paid tribute to Rai, named best player in the history of the club, before kick-off.

Messi will have to score some goals ...

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