US EditionEndrick stars as Lyon beats PSG 2-1 to give Lens renewed hope in Ligue 1 title race
Endrick scored in the seventh minute and set up the second as Lyon moved third and tightened the Ligue 1 title race, officials said.
- On Sunday, Brazilian forward Endrick scored and set up Afonso Moreira's goal as Olympique Lyonnais defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1, moving Lyon to joint-third in Ligue 1.
- Coach Paulo Fonseca's side now sits level on 54 points with Lille, aiming to return to Europe's elite club competition after a six-year absence from the Champions League.
- Despite the loss, Paris Saint-Germain remains one point clear of second-placed Lens; PSG coach Luis Enrique stated, "You want a more close-fought league and you have it. Lens keep winning and it will be difficult until the end."
- Rennes moved into fifth place following a 3-0 victory at Strasbourg, while American forward Folarin Balogun scored for the eighth consecutive game as Monaco drew 2-2 with Auxerre.
- Paris Saint-Germain must now focus on their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich while managing a congested schedule, with Enrique noting, "We are going to be playing every three days now and we need to cope with that.
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The long-awaited duel with Paris Saint-Germain could not have been more positive for Endrick. The centerfront once again stood out in a "big game" and led the victory of his Lyon by 2 to 1, in the heart of the Princes Park, for the French Championship. With a goal and assistance, he was also the best in the round of the Brazilian team's attackometer, confirming an impressive ascent. See numbers: Endrick leads the French Championship goals since …
Endrick, just 19 years old, was the hero of the football derby between PSG and Lyon, but also the target of angry home fans for inappropriately celebrating a goal.
Paris St-Germain has failed in the French football championship to step down from chaser RC Lens with Austrian defender Samson Baidoo! The Champions League winner had to score 1:2 (0:2) on Sunday in the home game Olympique Lyon and is less than one point ahead of Lens in one match.The young storm duo of the guests decided the game early.The 19-year-old Brazilian Endrick brought Lyon into the lead (7th), the 21-year-old Portuguese Alfonso Moreira…
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