Overview
- Leonardo Balerdi turned the ball into his own net in the 88th minute after Nicolas Tagliafico hit the crossbar and Pavel Šulc applied pressure on the goal line.
- Marseille played with 10 men from the 29th minute after CJ Egan-Riley was sent off for taking down Malick Fofana when he was through on goal.
- Lyon have nine points from three matches and are level with Paris Saint-Germain at the top, trailing only on goal difference.
- Lyon’s financial turmoil remains a backdrop after debts of about €175 million led to a June demotion that was overturned on appeal, and Georges Mikautadze was absent as he has been linked with a move to ease finances.
- AFP reported continued unrest at Marseille, including a recent dressing-room altercation that led to Adrien Rabiot being transfer-listed and the sale of Jonathan Rowe, while promoted Paris FC earned a first home win with an Ilan Kebbal brace against Metz.