PSG's title march slowed down with Lyon defeat

PARIS: Paris St Germain's title march towards the Ligue 1 title suffered another setback when they suffered a 1-0 home defeat by Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday (Apr 2).

The capital side, who only have the league to salvage a disappointing season after being knocked out of the French Cup and the Champions League, fell victim of Bradley Barcola's second half goal and were left on 66 points from 29 games.

They lead second-placed RC Lens, who beat Stade Rennais 1-0 away on Saturday, by six points with third-placed Olympique de Marseille also on 60 points after a 1-1 draw with Montpellier on Friday.

Earlier on Sunday, fourth-placed Monaco moved within three points of Marseille after a spectacular 4-3 home victory against Racing Strasbourg.

Lyon are ninth on 44 points.

"It's a lot. There is disappointment and anger because we concede too any opportunities. We lacked character and pride," said PSG coach Christophe Galtier.

"We don't follow the plan, we're not giving everything. The title is far from being in the pocket," said PSG defender Danilo Pereira.

The clash between PSG and Lyon started 10 minutes late after Laurent Blanc's side faced transportation issues.

"We could no go under a bridge so we drove all around Paris," OL assistant coach Ludovic Giuly said.

The delay did not disturb Lyon.

They were awarded a penalty when Gianluigi Donnarumma made contact with Alexandre Lacazette in the area after a sharp counter attack from the visitors.

Lacazette, however, hit the Italian keeper's right-hand post for the French striker's first miss from the spot this season.

PSG, who had their best chance in the opening half through Renato Sanches, were denied a penalty themselves on the stroke of the interval despite Dejan Lovren's handball and they