PSG vs Lyon: Ligue 1 as it happened – Kylian Mbappe scored four
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Kylian Mbappe scored four goals as the 19-year-old five PSG to a convincing win over Lyon and helped set a new Ligue 1 record of nine wins from their first nine games. Re-live the action:
What time does it start?
PSG vs Lyon kicks off at 8:00pm (BST) on Sunday 7 October.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 7:45pm (BST).
BT Sport subscribers can also watch online via the BT Sport app.
Highlights will be shown at 5:00pm on Monday 8 October on BT Sport 1.
It’s a big game for…
Moussa Dembele: The Lyon striker, who signed from Celtic for £20m in the summer, joined the French club for these big occasions. The 22-year-old already has three goals to his name, but despite finding the scoresheet in the Champions League midweek, he missed a hatful of chances and can’t afford to do the same on Sunday if Lyon want to get a result at the champions.
Remember when…
Last season’s match between the two teams was a thriller. Dani Alves got sent-off with 30 minutes to go, and ex-Manchester United winger Memphis Depay scored a marvellous last-minute winner to shock the French heavyweights. PSG expectedly won the league title; Lyon finished last season in third.
Player to watch…
Neymar: The Brazilian, despite a lacklustre performance against Liverpool on matchday one of the Champions League, has already got 10 goals to his name in nine matches. The 26-year-old is always the main attraction at the Parc des Princes, and his scintillating hat-trick in midweek against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League means he goes into this match full of confidence. Lyon will not want to give away free-kicks within shooting range that much is for sure.
Past three-meetings…
Lyon 2 (Fekir, Depay) PSG 1 (Kurzawa), Ligue 1, January 2018
PSG 2 (Marcelo OG, Morel OG) Lyon 0, Ligue 1, September 2017
PSG 2 (Rabiot, Draxler) Lyon 1 (Lacazette), Ligue 1, March 2017
Odds…
PSG to win: 3/10
Lyon to win: 7/1
Draw: 19/4
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Welcome!
Barcelona will extend their lead at the top of La Liga with a win over Valencia tonight, but Ernesto Valverde's side have been in poor form domestically. They're without a win in three league games, while Valencia sit in 16th having picked up just one victory.
Meanwhile, in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain host Lyon looking to continue their 100% record. Their lead at the top in France is already beginning to look unassailable.
Follow live updates and the latest team news from 18:30.
Barcelona make one change
Former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen replaces Clement Lenglet, who is still serving a suspension following his red card against Girona two weeks ago.
Valencia vs Barcelona
The teams are out at the Mestalla. Can Barcelona end their run of three La Liga games without victory?
GOAL FOR VALENCIA! GARAY TAPS IN AFTER JUST TWO MINUTES FROM A CORNER.
Valencia 1-0 Barcelona
4 minutes
It's the perfect start for Valencia at a buoyant Mestalla. They were immediately on the front foot and were rewarded when Dani Parejo's corner found its way in.
Valencia 1-0 Barcelona
6 minutes
It's nearly two. Guedes bursts down the left and the ball falls to Batshuayi. The former Chelsea man hits a left-footed shot just wide of the far post.
Valencia 1-0 Barcelona
7 minutes
This time it's Kondogbia who sends Ter Stegen scrambling across goal. The Frenchman curls an effort from just outside the box and it's only narrowly wide.
Barcelona are on the ropes here.
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