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Lyon Stuns PSG 2-1, Hurting Title Hopes in Ligue 1

Lyon Stuns PSG 2-1, Hurting Title Hopes in Ligue 1

On Sunday, Lyon achieved a surprising 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), denting the reigning European champions' hopes of securing the Ligue 1 title. Brazilian prodigy Endrick opened the scoring with a shot that beat PSG's goalkeeper Matvei Safonov at the near post, marking his seventh goal for Lyon since arriving on loan from Real Madrid in January.

Endrick also provided an assist for Lyon's second goal, scored by Afonso Moreira, within 18 minutes. PSG managed to pull one back through a penalty converted by Gonçalo Ramos after Luca Hernandez was fouled by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

Despite Ousmane Dembélé hitting the bar and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring a consolation goal in stoppage time, PSG suffered their fifth loss in Ligue 1 this season. The defeat leaves PSG just one point ahead of their rivals, while Lyon remains in third place, pushing for qualification for next season's Champions League.

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