Lyon vs PSG, a goal that makes Messi now above Ronaldo
Lionel Messi scored the only goal in the match Lyon vs PSG. This one goal makes Messi now above Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of the number of goals non-penalty. Lionel Messi became the hero of Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Olympique Lyon in the 8th match of the top competition of the French League, Ligue 1. Competing at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais Stadium on Monday (19/9/2022) early morning WIB, PSG successfully defeated the host Lyon with a score of 1-0.
The only goal for PSG's victory over Lyon was scored by Lionel Messi when the game had just started five minutes. Neymar's thrust in the Lyon penalty box was completed by Messi through an accurate left foot kick. It was Messi's fourth goal in eight appearances in Ligue 1 this season. In total, the Argentine superstar has contributed four goals and seven assists for Les Parisiens.
Not only did they secure PSG's three points at Lyon's headquarters, this Messi goal made La Pulga now ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of the number of non-penalty goals. Lionel Messi now has 672 non-penalty goals. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, who is always compared to himself, scored 671 non-penalty goals.
Regarding the ratio of non-penalty goals, Messi also outperformed Ronaldo. Because, La Pulga played 150 games less than CR7. Messi "only" needed 980 games to score 672 non-penalty goals, while Ronaldo needed 1130 games.
For PSG, the victory over Lyon in the 8th week made Christophe Galtier's fleet record four consecutive wins after being held to a draw by AS Monaco in the 4th match.
Collecting 22 points from seven wins, one draw and no loss from eight matches, PSG dominates the top position of the Ligue 1 standings with 22 points. Lionel Messi et al are two points ahead of Marseille, who is in second place.
source: translate from kompas.com