PSG vs Lyon: Ligue 1 as it happened – Kylian Mbappe scored four
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Your support makes all the difference.Kylian Mbappe scored four goals as the 19-year-old five PSG to a convincing win over Lyon and helped set a new Ligue 1 record of nine wins from their first nine games. Re-live the action:
What time does it start?
PSG vs Lyon kicks off at 8:00pm (BST) on Sunday 7 October.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 7:45pm (BST).
BT Sport subscribers can also watch online via the BT Sport app.
Highlights will be shown at 5:00pm on Monday 8 October on BT Sport 1.
It’s a big game for…
Moussa Dembele: The Lyon striker, who signed from Celtic for £20m in the summer, joined the French club for these big occasions. The 22-year-old already has three goals to his name, but despite finding the scoresheet in the Champions League midweek, he missed a hatful of chances and can’t afford to do the same on Sunday if Lyon want to get a result at the champions.
Remember when…
Last season’s match between the two teams was a thriller. Dani Alves got sent-off with 30 minutes to go, and ex-Manchester United winger Memphis Depay scored a marvellous last-minute winner to shock the French heavyweights. PSG expectedly won the league title; Lyon finished last season in third.
Player to watch…
Neymar: The Brazilian, despite a lacklustre performance against Liverpool on matchday one of the Champions League, has already got 10 goals to his name in nine matches. The 26-year-old is always the main attraction at the Parc des Princes, and his scintillating hat-trick in midweek against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League means he goes into this match full of confidence. Lyon will not want to give away free-kicks within shooting range that much is for sure.
Past three-meetings…
Lyon 2 (Fekir, Depay) PSG 1 (Kurzawa), Ligue 1, January 2018
PSG 2 (Marcelo OG, Morel OG) Lyon 0, Ligue 1, September 2017
PSG 2 (Rabiot, Draxler) Lyon 1 (Lacazette), Ligue 1, March 2017
Odds…
PSG to win: 3/10
Lyon to win: 7/1
Draw: 19/4
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Valencia 1-1 Barcelona
34 minutes
Luis Suarez breaks into the box, falls over under a challenge and then swipes at the air in an attempt to shoot. It's not quite going his way so far.
Valencia 1-1 Barcelona
39 minutes
Kevin Gameiro breaks to the byline, pulls a ball back and a shot is blocked. Gaya follows up and drives an effort just wide. It's the first opportunity of note for Valencia since their fast opening.
Valencia 1-1 Barcelona
41 minutes
Suarez is booked for some choice words aimed at the referee. His frustration is showing, but he's trying to make things happen for Barcelona. Messi, aside from his goal, has been fairly subdued.
Valencia 1-1 Barcelona
45 minutes
Two minutes of additional time to be played at the Mestalla.
That's it for the first 45 minutes in Valencia. The hosts started brilliantly, but Barcelona responded well and have been on top since Messi levelled the scores.
PSG 1-0 Lyon
30 minutes
In Paris, meanwhile, things haven't gone entirely the hosts' way since Neymar gave them the lead. Lyon are demonstrating some fight, and have caused problems for PSG's defence.
PSG 1-0 Lyon
34 minutes
The referee here is checking VAR after a reckless challenge by PSG's Presnel Kimpembe.
He's off! Kimpembe sees red after the referee consults VAR. This might be a route back into the game for Lyon.
PSG 1-0 Lyon
38 minutes
Now Neymar is in the book for a late challenge. PSG appear to have lost their discipline here.
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