Marseille Suffers Defeat to Lyon, Leaving PSG in Prime Position

In the third round of Ligue 1, Lyon extended their impressive form with a 1-0 victory over Marseille at home. The goal, an unfortunate touch from Lyon's captain and center-back Leo Balerdi, came in the 87th minute, securing three consecutive victories for the team at the start of the championship.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) maintained their lead in the league, with João Neves scoring a hat-trick in their 3-0 victory over Toulouse. The win keeps PSG at the top of the table, level on points with Lyon but with a superior goal difference.

Juventus continued their 100% record in Serie A, remaining unbeaten after their previous article victory. Elsewhere, Nice struggled to replicate their form from last season, losing 3-1 to Le Havre and are yet to secure a win in Ligue 1.

In other Ligue 1 action, Rennes and Angers played out a 1-1 draw, while Metz suffered a 3-2 loss, remaining winless in the third round.

The UEFA Champions League group stage match on Tuesday, October 20, 2025, saw Borussia Dortmund play against Sporting Lisbon. Rennes are reportedly interested in signing forward Conrad Harder from Sporting.

In the Bundesliga, Colonia is among the leaders, as Liverpool continues to top the Premier League and Barcelona dropped points in La Liga.

Notably, a 'youngster' from Seixal has been loaned to Nice until the end of the season, while Tiago Gouveia, a former Benfica player, is not part of Nice's squad for the current season. Otávio, formerly of FC Porto, made his debut for Paris FC in the starting lineup.

In a surprising turn of events, Egan-Rilley, a 29-year-old center-back, received a direct red card at the 22nd minute, affecting the course of the match. The details of the incident are yet to be disclosed.

The football season is heating up, with teams battling it out for supremacy in their respective leagues. Stay tuned for more updates as the action continues.