PSG, supported in particular by a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé, outclassed OL on Wednesday (5-1) to qualify for the Coupe de France final, a week before their 8th final Champions League return against Borussia Dortmund.
It was however Lyon that opened the scoring in a very rhythmic start to the match, following a loss of ball by Layvin Kurzawa in his court, which benefited the Rhone attacker Karl Toko Ekambi author of a center in perfect withdrawal for Martin Terrier (1-0, 11th).
The Parisian side managed to be forgiven barely a few seconds later. On receiving a corner kick, Kurzawa managed an unstoppable header ... but the goal of equalization was "stung" in extremis by Mbappé, who knew how to deflect the ball at the last moment (1-1, 14th) .
With more variety in the game, alternating between short passes and changing wings, the Parisians then managed to take the lead without managing to make a difference.
⚽ What a recital by Kylian Mbappé! 3-1 for PSG which is a little closer to the final.
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In the second half, on an innocuous action, Marçal committed the irreparable: a hand in the area, synonymous with second yellow card and penalty for PSG.
Neymar, the exercise specialist, was not asked to transform it and give the advantage to his own (2-1, 64th).
The starting point of an offensive festival of Mbappé which offered itself a hat-trick by also registering the third and fifth goals of its team (1-5, 90 + 3). The Spanish Pablo Sarabia contributed to the building (1-4, 82nd).
"It was a tough match, at the level of the Champions League, said after the game Thomas Tuchel, the coach of PSG. It was a solid, serious, concentrated performance. We fought in duels, maybe "However, we lacked a little speed. The result is deserved and fantastic. Five goals at Lyon is extraordinary. It gives a lot of confidence. Kylian (Mbappé) and Neymar are very strong together"
Dortmund is notified.
With AFP
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