Lyon 0-1 PSG: Lionel Messi bags winner as visitors take advantage of Marseille slip-up in Ligue 1

Lionel Messi dazzled as Paris Saint-Germain dismantled rivals Olympique Lyonnais 1-0 at the Groupama Stadium to go two points clear at the top of Ligue 1. PSG dominated the early proceedings and went a goal ahead after just five minutes courtesy of a magnificent strike from Messi — his fifth of the season.

Ad The second half saw Messi almost double his tally, but the seven-time Balon d’Or winner saw his dinked attempt heroically cleared off the line by Castello Lukeba. TransfersCity, Spurs, Chelsea and PSG to battle for Skriniar — Paper Round15 HOURS AGO It is Lyon’s third straight league defeat — their worst run in Ligue 1 in four years — and will likely see the scrutiny of manager Peter Bosz intensify over the international break.

The three points see PSG consolidate their position at the top of Ligue 1 while Lyon, who at the start of the season were much fancied to challenge for the title, now languish in sixth, nine points from the summit. Ligue 1 table Ligue 1 fixtures / results Ligue 1 top scorers More to follow.