PSG 1-2 Lyon Player Ratings: Endrick Stars For Lyon As Luis Enrique's Men Fall Flat On Home Turf

A stunning display of clinical finishing and defensive resilience saw Olympique Lyonnais secure a remarkable 2-0 victory over Paris Saint Germain at the Parc des Princes.

This was a tactical masterclass from the visitors, as Paulo Fonseca took advantage of the fact that Luis Enrique benched several of his key players to provide them some rest after a tedious quarterfinal match against Liverpool.

They completely dismantled one of the best football clubs in the world currently, PSG, in this Ligue 1 encounter. The match was defined by a breathtaking first-half spell, where both Endrick and Afonso Moreira bagged a goal and an assist each to put Olympique Lyonnais two goals ahead within 18 minutes.

What stood out to us was the game's pivotal moment. Goalkeeper Dominik Greif produced a stunning penalty save to deny Gonçalo Ramos. The moment encapsulated a frustrating night for Paris Saint-Germain, who dominated possession but showed a shocking lack of cutting edge in front of goal.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia pulled one back for the hosts in the dying minutes of the game, but it was all too late. Lyon bagged an important win, derailing Luis Enrique's side's good run of form.

Here are the PSG vs Lyon Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Although the hosts had more possession of the ball (77%) and a higher xG of 2.88, they still failed to find the back of the net effectively.
• This was PSG's fifth defeat in this Ligue 1 season.
• Khalis Merah had the most successful tackles in this game (4).

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Goalkeeper

Dominik Greif - 9.0: A truly heroic performance. The penalty save was the game's most significant moment. He stood tall, guessed right, and kept his team's two-goal lead intact. Beyond that, he made four crucial saves and claimed the ball with authority. An absolute wall.

Defenders

Moussa Niakhaté - 7.0: The captain led by example. He was a calming presence at the back. Made five clearances and was positionally sound throughout. Handled the PSG pressure well.

Ruben Kluivert - 5.5: Looked a bit shaky. He picked up an early yellow card which put him on a tightrope. Seemed to be the weak link before being substituted after an hour.

Clinton Mata - 7.5: A rock in the heart of defence. We noticed he was always in the right place, making an incredible eight clearances. He didn't seem flustered at all by PSG's constant attacks.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 6.0: A very mixed performance. He foolishly gave away the penalty, a moment that could have cost his team dearly. However, he did redeem himself slightly with some vital clearances.

Midfielders

Orel Mangala - 7.0: Did the simple things effectively. He was neat and tidy in possession and worked hard off the ball. A disciplined and professional display in a huge match.

Tyler Morton - 6.5: A tireless runner in midfield. He lost the ball a few too many times for our liking. But his five ball recoveries show his commitment to the defensive side of the game.

Abner - 6.5: Had a powerful shot well-saved in the first half. He fought for every ball, winning half of his duels. His energy was infectious.

Khalis Merah - 7.0: A very underrated performance. He created two good chances and was a machine in the tackle, winning all four he attempted. A fantastic, all-action display.

Forwards

Endrick - 9.0: What a player this young man is. He opened the scoring with a cool finish. He then turned provider for the second goal. His movement and intelligence were far too much for the PSG backline.

Afonso Moreira - 9.5: Our highest-rated player and the clear Man of the Match. An absolutely electric performance. He provided a brilliant assist for the first goal and scored the second himself. He was a constant menace and drew five fouls.

Substitutes

Hans Hateboer - N/A: Brought on to solidify the defence and did his job.

Tanner Tessmann - N/A: A late change to help see out the game.

Manager

P. Rodrigues Fonseca - 9.0: His game plan was a tactical masterpiece. He set his team up to be compact and ruthless on the counter. It worked to absolute perfection against one of Europe's best.

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Goalkeeper

Matvey Safonov - 6.0: Couldn't do much for either of the goals. They were clinical finishes from close range. Made a few decent saves to stop it from being an even bigger defeat.

Defenders

Achraf Hakimi - 6.0: As always, a huge threat going forward. He created three chances for his teammates. However, from our perspective, he was often caught out of position for Lyon's counter-attacks.

Ilya Zabarnyi - 6.5: An astonishing 98% pass accuracy shows his quality on the ball. But his primary job is to defend, and his unit conceded two poor goals. A frustrating day for him.

Lucas Hernández - 5.5: He won the penalty, but that was his only real positive contribution. He was clumsy in the tackle, gave away fouls, and picked up a silly yellow card for handball.

Willian Pacho - 6.5: Similar to his centre-back partner, he was excellent in possession. He won all of his duels, which is impressive. Still, he was part of a defence that was breached too easily.

Midfielders

Lucas Beraldo - 6.0: He got into some good shooting positions but failed to make them count. Picked up a yellow card and didn't really impact the game as he would have liked.

Vitinha - 4.5: A performance to forget. He was completely invisible. It was no surprise to see him hooked before halftime. A really disappointing showing.

Senny Mayulu - 5.0: The youngster missed a big chance in the first half. He struggled to get into the rhythm of the game. Looked a little out of his depth before being substituted.

Forwards

Gonçalo Ramos - 3.0: A disastrous performance. The worst player on the pitch. The penalty miss was simply unforgivable at this level. He missed other big chances too and looked devoid of confidence.

Désiré Doué - 6.0: He tried his best to create something. He floated around and created three chances. But ultimately, he lacked the killer instinct in the final third.

Bradley Barcola - 5.5: Another one of PSG's frustrating attackers. He got into good positions but was ineffective. His decision-making let him down.

Substitutes

Warren Zaïre-Emery - 6.5: Added some much-needed composure to the midfield.

Ousmane Dembélé - 6.0: Was unlucky to hit the bar with a great strike.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 7.5: Looked dangerous and forced a good save from the keeper, before scoring the only goal of the game for the hosts.

Lee Kang-In - 5.5: Got a yellow card almost immediately. Didn't offer much else.

Fabián Ruiz - 6.0: Not on long enough to make an impact.

Manager

L. Martínez García - 4.5: His team looked lost. They had all the ball but no ideas. The tactics felt predictable and easy to defend against. A very poor day at the office for him.

Man of the Match

Afonso Moreira was adjudged Sportsdunia's man of the match in this Ligue 1 fixture.

Worst Performer

Gonçalo Ramos was the worst performer from PSG vs Lyon.