Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG’s Ligue 1 title hopes

SportsEndrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopesBy AFP -Apr 20, 2026Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon won 2-1 away to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, denting the reigning European champions’ bid for another Ligue 1 title. Endrick gave Lyon an early lead at the Parc des Princes and then released Afonso Moreira to double their advantage. PSG rested several stars from the side that beat Liverpool away in midweek to reach the Champions League semi-finals and were far from their best, with Goncalo Ramos having a penalty saved before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia grabbed a late consolation. It was a fifth defeat in Ligue 1 this season for Luis Enrique’s side, who are one point ahead of nearest challengers Lens with a game in hand — a win at home to Nantes in a rearranged fixture in midweek will leave them four points clear with five to play. PSG must still travel next month to Lens, who beat Toulouse 3-2 on Friday, and remain on course for a fifth straight domestic title, but this remains a setback for a side preparing to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. “You want a more close-fought league and you have it. Lens keep winning and it will be difficult until the end,” said Luis Enrique. “That’s football and now we just need to prepare for the upcoming games. We are going to be playing every three days now and we need to cope with that.” Meanwhile, Lyon’s win is a huge boost in their quest to return to the Champions League after an absence of six years from Europe’s elite club competition — since they lost to Bayern in the 2020 semis. Paulo Fonseca’s side are joint-third on 54 points with Lille, who drew 0-0 with Nice on Saturday. “Endrick was decisive but I am especially happy with how hard he worked defensively,” said Fonseca. Rennes are a point behind Lyon and Lille in fifth after a 3-0 victory at Strasbourg, while Marseille are another point back in sixth following a 2-0 loss at Lorient on Saturday. Monaco ar...