Irene Paredes' PSG is 90 minutes away from ending the ruthless hegemony of Olympique de Lyon. The Lyonnais are the clear dominators of women's football in France and they chain 14 consecutive league titles. A reign that may end next weekend. The Parisians achieved their goal of relying on themselves in the last league match after drawing goalless against Lyon in the postponed match. A] Yes, the team of the Spanish Irene Paredes adds one more point than that of Lola Gallardo and Damaris Egurrola. Beating Dijon on Friday they will be champions whatever Lyon does.
Lyon played the season in 90 minutes. The galas, great dominators of continental women's football in recent years, came with the need to win to be able to repeat the league title against a PSG that has been his great executioner this season. He eliminated them from the Champions League and won the only league match that the Lyonnais have fallen this season. And, in an even match and with occasions in both goals, the scoreboard did not move, good for the interests of the Parisians that it was enough for them not to lose to depend on themselves to win the league title. Irene Paredes' team knew how to play very well a Lyon that this season has not shown its best version and has missed Ada Hegerberg a lot. The Norwegian, injured to the cruciate ligament, was crucial for the Lyonnais who this season have not been the steamroller of other years.
A] YesWith one match left to go, PSG can end Lyon's 14-year reign. The Parisians must beat Dijon, which is not at stake, on Friday, while at the same time Lyon will play against Fleury with an eye on Paris. Irene Paredes' team is one step away from unseating the great Lyon where there are two more Spanish women: Lola Gallardo and Damaris Egurrola.