The Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon live stream finally sees Lionel Messi step onto Le Parc des Princes pitch in a PSG shirt for the first time — and PSG will also be looking to keep their perfect start to the season intact.
The Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon live stream takes place today (Sunday, September 19).
► Time 7.45 p.m. BST / 2.45 p.m. ET / 11.45 a.m. PT
• U.K. — Watch on BT Sport
• U.S. — Watch on BeIN Sports via Sling or Fubo.TV
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With a front three of Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, it's little wonder that PSG sits top of the Ligue 1 table after the first five gameweeks. While the all-star trio haven't actually simultaneously taken to the field in the league before today, PSG have blown away the competition so far, winning each of their first five games in convincing fashion.
The trio did start together in PSG's first Champions League group stage match in midweek, but surprisingly they only managed a draw against Belgian side Club Bruges. This disappointing result is the team's first setback of the season, so they'll be keen to bounce back against Lyon.
While Messi, Neymar and Mbappe have taken the spotlight, some of PSG's other players have quietly been playing very well. Ander Herrera scored a brace against Clermont and was on target in midweek as well, and he starts again against Lyon. New goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma impressed in his debut against Clermont and also keeps his starting spot here.
Lyon started the season poorly, but are building form after winning their last two in a row, including a 3-1 victory over Strasbourg. They'll come into this game knowing that they can hurt a PSG side that still doesn't look entirely solid at the back.
PSG will, of course, come into this match as firm favorites, but a confident Lyon could be the side's toughest test yet. With Messi in contention to make his first home appearance for PSG, could he also score the first non-Barcelona goal of his senior career too?
Here's how they line up:
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma, Kehrer, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes, Gueye, Herrera, Di María, Messi, Neymar, Mbappé
Lyon: Lopes, Gusto, Boateng, Denayer, Emerson Palmieri, Caqueret, Guimarães, Shaqiri, Paquetá, Toko Ekambi, Slimani
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How to watch the Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon live stream wherever you are
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3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BeIN Sports or another service and watch the game.
How to watch the Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon live stream in the US
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How to watch the Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon live stream in the UK
BT Sport has the Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon live stream in the U.K., the sports network currently holds the exclusive rights to broadcast every Ligue 1 game in the U.K.
Prices differ hugely depending on whether you already have BT TV and a BT broadband subscription. If you have both, you can add the Sports package for £15/month plus a £20 upfront fee, or go for the £40/month Big Sports package which also includes all of the Sky Sports channels.
Another option for non-BT subscribers is the BT Sport Monthly Pass (£25), which lets you watch via an app for a fixed time and doesn't require a lengthy subscription.
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Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on your beIN account as if you were back home.
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