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The clashes between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais have produced some of the greatest moments in French football.
Entertainment, goals, dramatic comebacks… this rivalry is one of the most intense in Ligue 1.
A look back at five matches that became iconic.
🔥 Lyon 4-4 PSG (February 25, 2012)
An attacking masterclass at the Stade de Gerland. Hoarau got PSG off the mark, but Lyon responded in the space of three minutes through Gomis, Lisandro López and Bastos. Nenê brought Paris back into the game before a completely wild second half, with both teams trading blow for blow until the final 4-4. A totally uncontrollable match.
⚡ Lyon 2-1 PSG (January 21, 2018)
The clash between the league leaders and their closest challengers went Lyon’s way. Fekir opened the scoring with a free kick, Kurzawa equalized, but Memphis Depay snatched the win in stoppage time with a thunderous strike. A classic football drama.
💥 PSG 5-0 Lyon (October 7, 2018)
A nightmare night for OL at the Parc des Princes. Neymar opened the scoring from the penalty spot, then Kylian Mbappé reached another level with four goals in just 13 minutes. A complete PSG masterclass under Thomas Tuchel.
🎯 PSG 4-2 Lyon (February 9, 2020)
A match marked by Cavani’s farewell at the Parc des Princes. Di María and Mbappé put PSG ahead, an own goal made matters worse for Lyon, but Terrier and Dembélé brought the suspense back. Cavani wrapped up the night in a highly emotional atmosphere.
⚔️ Lyon 2-1 PSG (February 28, 2016)
The end of the streak for Paris. Unbeaten in 36 matches, PSG finally fell in Lyon. Cornet opened the scoring, Darder doubled the lead with a brilliant piece of skill, and despite Lucas pulling one back, Lyon ended Paris’s impressive run.
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