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PSG Shocked by Lyon in Ligue 1 Title Race

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PSG suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Lyon as Ligue 1 leaders saw their advantage cut to one point. Endrick and Afonso Moreira struck in the opening 18 minutes, with the Brazilian on loan from Real Madrid scoring his fourth league goal. Substitute Kvaratskhelia pulled one back with a curling effort in stoppage time, but it wasn't enough.

Luis Enrique's defending champions appeared out of sorts throughout the match. Gonçalo Ramos missed a crucial first-half penalty after being brought down by Lucas Hernández, while PSG managed their first attempt on goal only after 20 minutes. Lyon's defensive organization frustrated the Parisians, who relied on substitutes Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé to try and rescue the game.

The victory lifts Lyon from sixth to third place, securing the final Champions League qualification spot with six games remaining. PSG maintain their one-point lead over Lens but face a crucial matchup against Lens in the penultimate round. This result creates a fascinating finale in Ligue 1 as the title race intensifies with the season approaching its conclusion.