Match report

Lyon 1–1 Paris FC: VAR Decides Draw in Ligue 1 Clash

Lyon
Lyon
1–1
FT
Paris FC
Paris FC
Mar 8, 2026

Lyon held off Paris FC to secure a 1–1 draw in a tense match in Ligue 1. The game was a battle of defensive resilience, with Paris FC's M. Munetsi breaking the deadlock before Lyon leveled through a late penalty awarded by VAR.

Key Facts

  • • Paris FC's M. Munetsi scored the opening goal in the 63rd minute.
  • • Lyon equalized through a penalty taken by C. Tolisso in the 90th minute, confirmed by VAR.
  • • Lyon had multiple yellow cards and substitutions, including T. Morton and N. Tagliafico receiving yellow cards.
  • • The game saw multiple substitutions from both teams, with Lyon making several changes in the second half.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Greif (G)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (D)
  • 22 C. Mata (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 23 T. Morton (M)
  • 7 A. Karabec (M)
  • 6 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 44 K. Merah (M)
  • 16 Abner Vinicius (M)
  • 45 R. Himbert (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 R. Descamps
  • 18 R. Ghezzal
  • 8 C. Tolisso
  • 77 R. Yaremchuk
  • 9 Endrick
  • 34 A. Hamdani
  • 5 O. Mangala
  • 99 N. Nartey
  • 38 S. Kango

Paris FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 K. Trapp (G)
  • 17 A. Camara (D)
  • 42 D. Coppola (D)
  • 5 M. Mbow (D)
  • 19 N. Sangui (D)
  • 18 M. Munetsi (M)
  • 33 P. Lees-Melou (M)
  • 23 R. Matondo (M)
  • 93 J. Ikone (F)
  • 11 J. Krasso (F)
  • 27 M. Simon (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 O. Nkambadio
  • 15 T. Kolodziejczak
  • 36 C. Immobile
  • 2 T. Ollila
  • 4 V. Marchetti
  • 13 M. Cafaro
  • 7 A. Gory
  • 9 W. Geubbels
  • 24 L. Koleosho

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    27' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    T. Morton

    Foul

  2. Lyon
    50' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tagliafico

    Foul

  3. Lyon
    58' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Merah · On: C. Tolisso
  4. Lyon
    58' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: R. Yaremchuk
  5. Paris FC
    63' Paris FC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Munetsi
  6. Paris FC
    64' Paris FC Var · Goal confirmed
    M. Munetsi
  7. Lyon
    65' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Karabec · On: Endrick
  8. Lyon
    65' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Tessmann · On: N. Nartey
  9. Paris FC
    73' Paris FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ikone · On: C. Immobile
  10. Paris FC
    73' Paris FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Simon · On: A. Gory
  11. Paris FC
    73' Paris FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Krasso · On: L. Koleosho
  12. Lyon
    82' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Himbert · On: A. Hamdani
  13. Paris FC
    87' Paris FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Matondo · On: V. Marchetti
  14. Paris FC
    90'+1 Paris FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Munetsi · On: T. Ollila
  15. Lyon
    90'+4 Lyon Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Hamdani
  16. Lyon
    90' Lyon Goal · Penalty
    C. Tolisso

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Paris FC
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 89% 81%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 552 354
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.85 1.77
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 493 285
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paris FC's M. Munetsi's goal in the 63rd minute shifted momentum in favor of the visitors, but the lead was short-lived.
  • ▸ The late penalty awarded to Lyon through VAR intervention, converted by C. Tolisso, ensured the match ended in a draw, maintaining the tension until the final whistle.