Lyon beats PSG 4-0 in ligue match

Lyon defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 4-0 in the fifth round of the Première ligue féminine, securing its place at the top of the league table. The match took place at PSG's home ground, the Parc des Princes, which was PSG's first match of the season at that venue.

Both teams had unbeaten records

Lyon's victory came despite both teams having remained unbeaten in the league prior to this match. PSG was missing players Rasheedat Ajibade and Anaïs Ebayilin due to injuries, which may have affected their performance.

Lyon scores early and often

Lyon scored on the first attack of the match, with a header from Melchie Dumornay in the third minute. Marie-Antoinette Katoto, a former PSG forward, scored twice, with her first goal coming in the 39th minute after a cross from Jule Brand.

Katoto shows respect to former team

Katoto did not celebrate her goal out of respect for her former teammates. PSG's goalkeeper Katarzyna Kiedrzynek was injured and substituted at halftime, and her replacement, Oliwia Szperkowska, conceded a goal in the 48th minute after a shot by Vicki Becho, deflected by Paris defender Thiniba Samoura.

Lyon extends lead and continues dominance

Salma Paralluelo added a fourth goal for Lyon in the 59th minute, extending the lead just before the hour mark. The match was described as one-sided, with PSG losing for the 11th consecutive time to Lyon.

PSG and Lyon were co-leaders before match

Prior to this match, PSG and Lyon had been co-leaders in the league, making Lyon's victory particularly significant in the context of their ongoing rivalry.