PSG win without Messi ahead of Man City showdownPSG players celebrate after Idrissa Gana Gueye (right) put them ahead against Montpellier. Messi has made just three appearances for the Qatar-owned club since arriving from Barcelona in early August, playing a total of 190 minutes. Armand Lauriente's stunning free-kick put Lorient ahead but Karl Toko-Ekambi equalised five minutes after the break for Lyon, who with 12 points are already 12 points behind PSG. It is a second straight win for reigning champions Lille, who go to Austria to play Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League in midweek. His team won all 11 matches in which he found the net as they pipped PSG to the title.

Source: Bangkok Post September 25, 2021 21:56 UTC