PSG can breathe easier now

After two unexpected Ligue 1 draws against Nantes (1-1) and Auxerre (0-0), Paris Saint-Germain finally won, exploiting Olympique Marseille and Monaco's ties to increase the gap to seven points and enjoy the view from the top of the table.

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Olympique Lyon did not have a good time in the capital, as Pierre Sage's men were not much of a challenge for the Saints, who easily noted their 11th Ligue 1 triumph - 3-1.

The game was over even before it began since the home team was 2-0 up after only 14 minutes behind Ousmane Dembele's opener and Vitinha's penalty goal. Still, the 19-year-old Desire Doue was the most deserved of the early lead, assisting for the first and conceding a spot kick for the second goal.

Georges Mikautadze gave the visitors a ray of hope, reducing the gap five minutes before the break, but it turned out that Lyon lacked the strength to make a comeback. Doue's 53rd-minute goal was disallowed due to Achraf Hakimi's offside, but Les Gones could not be saved 35 minutes later when Goncalo Ramos netted his first Ligue 1 goal of the season, making it 3-1.

Although in a comfortable position, the Saints will play their duel of the 16th round in only two days, two weeks before the rest of the league. It'll be a derby clash against third-placed Monaco and the champions' eventual defeat would return excitement to the title race.