Endrick delivered a moment of pure magic for Olympique Lyonnais, scoring a stunning late winner to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 27.
The match, played at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium, was a tightly contested affair with few clear chances for either side. Paris Saint-Germain, featuring stars like Kylian Mbappé and new signing Randal Kolo Muani, controlled possession for large periods but struggled to break down a disciplined Lyon defense.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 89th minute. Lyon’s young Brazilian phenom, Endrick, received the ball on the edge of the penalty area. With a quick turn and a burst of acceleration, he created a yard of space before unleashing a powerful, curling shot that flew past the PSG goalkeeper and into the top corner.
The goal sparked wild celebrations from the Lyon players and coaching staff, sealing a memorable win against their Ligue 1 rivals. For PSG, it was a frustrating end to their preparations, highlighting a continued need for sharper finishing in the final third.
This friendly serves as crucial preparation for both clubs ahead of the 2024/2025 season. Lyon will look to build on this positive result, while PSG will aim to address their shortcomings before their campaign begins.
