Ligue 1: Lyon Maintain Perfect Record, Monaco Edge Thriller Before International Break
Ligue 1: Lyon Maintain Perfect Record, Monaco Edge Thriller Before International Break
Ligue 1 delivered another weekend of high drama before teams head into the international break, with Lyon securing a late victory over Marseille to extend their perfect start, and Monaco emerging triumphant from a five-goal thriller against Strasbourg. These results mean Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain are the only clubs to boast a flawless record after three games.
Lyon Edges Marseille in Dramatic Fashion
Marseille's early-season woes continued as they succumbed to their second defeat in three matches, falling 1-0 to Lyon. The turning point came in the 29th minute when CJ Egan-Riley received a red card, leaving Marseille to play most of the game with ten men. Despite dominating possession, Lyon struggled to break the deadlock until the dying moments of the match.
The decisive goal arrived in the 87th minute through a stroke of misfortune for Marseille, as Leonardo Balerdi scored an own goal following a goalmouth scramble, sealing a hard-fought win for the home side. Lyon's impressive start marks their best since the 1981-82 season, while Marseille's struggles represent their worst opening to a campaign since 2015-16. In related news, Lyon confirmed the departure of forward Georges Mikautadze, who is set to join Villarreal.
Action from a recent Ligue 1 fixture.
Monaco Clinches Thriller Against 10-Man Strasbourg
Meanwhile, Monaco secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over 10-man Strasbourg in another captivating encounter. Monaco initially took a comfortable 2-0 lead with goals from Maghnes Akliouche and Folarin Balogun. However, Strasbourg staged a spirited comeback in the second half, netting two quick goals to level the score and set up a nail-biting finish.
The drama reached its peak in the 96th minute when Takumi Minamino delivered a decisive diving header, snatching all three points for Monaco in dramatic fashion. The result underscores Monaco's resilience and attacking prowess early in the season.
Other Ligue 1 Results
In other fixtures across the league, Paris FC celebrated their first win of the season, defeating Metz 3-2 in a closely contested battle. Rennes and Angers played out a 1-1 draw, sharing the points before the league pauses for international duty.