Gharbi continues to threaten an equaliser and gets a shot away from the edge of the box, but it is straight at Lopes. Lyon are nearly there.
90' +3
B. Barcola gets yellow.
Barcola takes one for the team as he goes into the book after trying to prevent PSG from advancing and potentially threatening.
90' +1
Mbappe, who has endured a quiet game by his standards, sees an effort deflect wide for a corner. The hosts keep pushing as we enter the first of four additional minutes.
89'
The hosts increase the pressure and Nuno Mendes gets away down the left before crossing, but Lovren is well-placed to head clear. Can the visitors hold on?
87'
With three minutes remaining, PSG are enjoying the majority of possession with Lyon packed inside their own half. But the hosts just cannot find a way through the blanket of white shirts.
85'
Gharbi looks to make an immediate impact with an ambitious 30-yard attempt that is high and wide of the target.
83'
Ismaël Gharbi enters the game and replaces Vitinha.
Another PSG change sees Gharbi replace Vitinha for the final seven minutes.
81'
Wide. Joining in the attacks from wing-back, Hakimi latches onto a diagonal ball and cuts into the box. He shoots, but his left-footed effort is wide of the far post.
80'
Following a patient spell of possession, Ekitike cleverly works space to shoot on the edge of the box. However, his effort is a tame one and straight at Lopes.
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76'
Messi tries to make something happen as he goes for goal from 25 yards. His effort takes a slight deflection, but the referee points for a goal kick.
74'
W. Zaïre-Emery enters the game and replaces Renato Sanches.
PSG turn to the bench once more with Emery replacing Sanches.
73'
Good defending. Messi is found in the box and prepares to strike with his right foot, but Lukeba gets across well to block.
71'
We are into the final 20 minutes at Parc des Princes. Can PSG turn this around, or will Lyon hold out to increase the pressure on Galtier?
69'
M. Dembélé enters the game and replaces A. Lacazette.
H. Aouar enters the game and replaces R. Cherki.
Lacazette is also given a breather. After handing over the captain's armband, he is replaced by Dembele.
Cherki is replaced by Aouar as Lyon make two more changes.
63'
C. Tolisso enters the game and replaces J. Lepenant.
Tolisso is also introduced by Blanc with Lepenant making way.
62'
M. Caqueret enters the game and replaces S. Kumbedi.
Lyon also make a double-change. Caqueret replaces Nseke in the first one.
60'
H. Ekitike enters the game and replaces M. Verratti.
Fabián Ruiz enters the game and replaces E. Bitshiabu.
Ruiz also enters the action with Bitshiabu making way.
PSG make a double-change. The first sees Ekitike replace Verratti.
58'
Lyon lead at Parc des Princes and deservedly so. They have produced a positive performance so far, and subsequently reaped their rewards.
56'
B. Barcola has scored a goal for Lyon! Assist by S. Kumbedi.
BARCOLA!!! 1-0 LYON! The substitute puts the visitors in front! After a strong spell of pressure, Nseke volleys Thiago Mendes' diagonal ball to the far post, where Barcola arrives to apply the finishing touch.
Nseke demonstrated great awareness to find Barcola at the far post.
52'
After dealing PSG's corner, Lyon enjoy a couple of ventures forward. Nseke leads the charge on the second and attempts an ambitious 30-yard strike, but it goes well over.
50'
Early pressure from PSG culminates in them forcing a corner as Nuno Mendes' low cross is cleared behind by the visitors.
48'
They may be in mid-table, but Lyon have their eyes on securing European qualification this season. Les Gones are nine points behind fifth-placed Rennes, while they are set to face Nantes in the Coupe de France semi-finals.
46'
Lyon get the ball rolling again in the second half.
45' +4
HALF-TIME: PSG 0-0 LYON
45' +3
NO PENALTY! Nuno Mendes appeals after his attempted shot hits Lovren's hand inside the six-yard box. The referee takes his time to assess the situation, but eventually signals for a corner much to the hosts' disgust.
45' +1
We are into the first of three additional minutes at the end of this first half.
44'
Messi looks to set Mbappe on his way, but there is just too much pace on the attempted pass once more and Lopes gathers.
42'
S. Kumbedi gets yellow.
Renato Sanches gets yellow.
Nseke also has his name taken by the referee for his part in the scuffle.
Sanches goes into the book following his altercation with Nseke.
41'
A scuffle breaks out by the touchline with Sanches and Nseke squaring up. Their team-mates are quickly on the scene to pull them apart.
39'
OFF THE POST! Lacazette gives Donnarumma the eyes during his stuttered run-up, only to send his kick against the upright. The follow-up from Tagliafico goes over, and Lyon see a glorious opportunity go begging.
38'
There is a slight delay as the referee reviews the decision with VAR. But after a brief consultation, he sticks with his initial decision. Lacazette will step up...
36'
G. Donnarumma gets yellow.
PENALTY! Lyon spring the offside trap and although Barcola slips at the vital moment, the ball ricochets to Lacazette, who is brought down by Donnarumma. The referee points to the spot, while booking the PSG goalkeeper.
32'
Lyon look to turn up the pressure at the other end with Cherki's drive deflecting behind for a corner. But the visitors cannot build on that momentum as PSG are eventually awarded a free-kick.
30'
PSG almost get in behind as Messi chases a long ball. However, Lovren does well to shield the Argentina skipper from it before Lopes eventually collects.
27'
The early substitution seems to have taken the sting out of this contest. Both sides are still regaining their earlier rhythm.
25'
Today sees Blanc return to Parc des Princes, where he guided PSG to three Ligue 1 titles between 2013 and 2016. The former France defender replaced Peter Bosz in the Lyon dugout last October.
23'
B. Barcola enters the game and replaces A. Sarr.
Lyon are forced into an early change as Sarr goes off to be replaced by Barcola.
22'
They may have seen opportunities go begging, but Lyon will take confidence from their positive recent spell. The visitors have every chance of getting something from today's game.
14'
Messi and Mbappe almost combine to deadly effect. The Argentine seeks out the Frenchman with a throughball, but it is just too pacy and runs behind for a goal kick.
12'
E. Bitshiabu gets yellow.
Bitshiabu drags back the advancing Lacazette, and receives the first yellow card of the game.
11'
Lyon will be thankful the scoreline remains goalless after a purposeful start by PSG, but they will know they cannot allow their opponents too many opportunities.
6'
After weathering the early storm, Lyon finally have the opportunity to enjoy a lengthy spell of possession that enables them to settle into their rhythm.
2'
The hosts quickly look to establish their dominance on proceedings, with their opponents failing to touch the ball inside the opening 90 seconds.
1'
Referee Francois Letexier blows his whistle and PSG get the match under way.
SUBS: Sergio Rico, Fabian Ruiz, Juan Bernat, Timothee Pembele, Warren Zaire Emery, Ismael Gharbi, Hugo Ekitike, Alexandre Letellier.
PSG will move nine points clear at the Ligue 1 summit by returning to winning ways against mid-table Lyon, who have lost just one of their last nine league matches.
Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon at Parc des Princes.
LYON (5-3-2): Anthony Lopes; Sael Kumbedi Nseke, Sinaly Diomande, Castello Lukeba, Dejan Lovren, Nicolas Tagliafico; Thiago Mendes, Johann Lepenant, Rayan Cherki; Amin Sarr, Alexandre Lacazette.
Kick-off time has been delayed by 10 minutes. The match will now commence at 8.55pm local time.
The players are making their way out onto the field and we're almost ready to go at Parc des Princes.
Both sides must demonstrate a greater clinical edge when this contest resumes. Both have had opportunities, but not taken them. Meanwhile, Lyon will hope they are not made to rue Lacazette's missed penalty.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our live text coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
PSG will look to respond when they travel to Nice on Saturday. Before that, Lyon look to build on their momentum when they face Nantes in the Coupe de France semi-final on Wednesday.
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