Lyon 2-4 PSG: 5 talking points as PSG return to the top of the table

Lyon 2-4 PSG: 5 talking points as PSG return to the top of the table | Ligue 1 2020-21

Modified Mar 23, 2021 21:14 GMT

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a goal.

#3 Keylor Navas sizzles for PSG

The Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas was immense for PSG on the night. Navas made some stunning saves to deny the hosts any chance of coming back into the game.

The 34-year-old has been phenomenal for PSG in recent weeks and proved to be the difference yet again. If not for his saves, the scoreline could have been a lot closer.

51' La parade de @NavasKeylor ! #𝗢𝗟𝗣𝗦𝗚 pic.twitter.com/6G0MUPcS8b
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) March 21, 2021

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Navas, who has kept 13 clean sheets in the league, helped PSG roar back to the top of the table with a key win.

#4 PSG suffer injury scare

Kylian Mbappe limped off the pitch after scoring a decisive brace against Lyon. Looking to score his third of the night, Mbappe landed awkwardly after having his shot saved by Anthony Lopes. He immediately signalled to the bench that he wanted to come off.

Nevertheless, Mauricio Pochettino downplayed any concerns as he said it was more of a precaution that Mbappe was taken off.

PSG will hope that it is nothing serious, as they have a big European clash against Bayern Munich coming up after the international break. The good news was that Neymar returned from injury to replace the Frenchman 20 minutes from time.

70' @neymarjr replaces @KMbappe Welcome back, Ney! #OLPSG pic.twitter.com/KblFVKEp0f
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 21, 2021

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#5 PSG go top of the table

PSG players celebrate after scoring a goal against Lyon.

With their emphatic victory over Lyon, PSG reclaimed their position at the top of the table with just eight games left to be played.

PSG sit atop with 63 points, ahead of Lille on goal difference.

There will be all to play for in the coming weeks when the defending champions host Lille at the Parc des Princes after the international break, in what could be a title decider.

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