Lyon Wins 1-0 Over 10-Man Marseille in Ligue 1 Clash

In a highly anticipated Ligue 1 clash, Olympique Lyonnais narrowly defeated Olympique de Marseille 1-0, with the match's defining moment being an 88th-minute own goal by Marseille's Leonardo Balerdi. The game was intense and marked by an early turning point when Marseille's CJ Egan-Riley received a straight red card in the 29th minute, leaving the visitors to defend with ten men for over an hour. Despite being a man down, Marseille showed resilience and created counterattacking opportunities but ultimately succumbed to the late own goal. Lyon's victory elevates them to nine points from three matches, tying with Paris Saint-Germain atop the Ligue 1 standings, while Marseille suffered a painful defeat after their valiant effort. The match featured several critical moments, including a disallowed penalty for Lyon and numerous close chances from both sides, reflecting the fierce rivalry known as the Choc des Olympiques. This result marks only Lyon's second win in seven recent head-to-head meetings against Marseille, underscoring the competitive nature between the two clubs.