PSG v Lyon preview: top-of-the-table clash as Luis Enrique's injury-hit champions face Fonseca's leaders
PSG and Lyon are level on 14 points at the top of Ligue 1. PSG have won seven in a row, but they will be without Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes at the Parc des Princes on Sunday night.
Ligue 1's two leading sides meet at the Parc des Princes on Sunday 25 October (20:45 CET). Lyon top the table on goal difference; Paris Saint-Germain are second on the same points. Whoever wins goes into November on top.
The table
| PSG | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 2nd | 1st |
| Points | 14 | 14 |
| Last league game | Won 3-1 at Strasbourg | Beat Nice 2-1 |
| Last game in Europe | Beat Barcelona 4-2 (UCL) | Lost 3-0 at Hoffenheim (UEL) |
| Coach | Luis Enrique | Paulo Fonseca |
See the full Ligue 1 table.
PSG: winning, but losing players
Luis Enrique's side have won seven competitive games in a row, including 4-2 wins over Manchester City and Barcelona in the Champions League. Their 14 Champions League goals in three games are the joint-most in the competition, and half of their 14 league goals have come from set pieces. Their last three home games finished 13-3 on aggregate; their only recent home defeat was 2-1 to Monaco in early September.
The cost of the win over Barcelona was heavy:
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has torn a cruciate ligament and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
- Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos have thigh injuries and are out for a few weeks.
- Nuno Mendes is out with muscle tightness, and Alessandro Longoni is doubtful with a knock.
We covered the injuries in detail in PSG's injury crisis. Désiré Doué, who has scored in his last three games, is now PSG's main attacking threat.
Lyon: dangerous on the road
Paulo Fonseca's Lyon came from behind to beat Nice 2-1 last weekend, with Pavel Šulc and Tanner Tessmann scoring within minutes of each other. Thursday's 3-0 defeat at Hoffenheim was their first in the Europa League.
Lyon have not conceded in two of their three away league games, and they won at the Parc des Princes last season. Another win would give them successive away league wins over PSG for the first time this century. They have also taken four points from losing positions this season, all at home.
Lyon team news: Mohamed Ouedraogo and Nicolás Tagliafico (both knee) are doubts, and Keito Nakamura is suspended after his red card against Nice.
Possible line-ups
PSG: Safonov; Zaïre-Emery, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Digne; Fernández, Vitinha, Ruiz; Akliouche, Torres, Doué
Lyon: Descamps; Athekame, Mata, Niakhaté, Abner; Morton, Tessmann; Nuamah, Nartey, Tolisso; Šulc
What to watch
Without four regulars, PSG's depth will be tested in the middle of a run of big games. Lyon's compact away shape against PSG's set pieces could decide it. The Ballon d'Or ceremony follows on Monday, with ten PSG players on the shortlist — see our Ballon d'Or 2026 guide.
FAQ
When is PSG vs Lyon? Sunday 25 October 2026, 20:45 CET (19:45 UK, 03:45 Monday in Beijing), at the Parc des Princes.
Is Kvaratskhelia injured? Yes. He tore a cruciate ligament against Barcelona and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Who is top of Ligue 1? Lyon, on goal difference from PSG; both have 14 points.
