Talisman Endrick fires resurgent Lyon into 3rd place

Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1's last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday capped by a goal from Endrick.

The victory lifted Lyon clear third in the race for that precious third Champions League place behind Paris Saint-Germain and Lens.

Brazilian teenager Endrick has shone for Lyon and has found his way into Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup plans since signing on loan from Real Madrid.

Defending champions PSG have 70 points and Lens 64 with three games each remaining. Lyon have 60 and Lille are two points behind with Rennes another two behind them but all those teams only have two games remaining.

In Lyon on Sunday, Rennes took an early lead through Musa Al-Tamari before Lyon powered to a 2-1 half-time lead through Roman Yaremchuk and a Corentin Tolisso penalty.

Rennes levelled right after the break through Esteban Lepaul before Lyon again powered ahead again through Afonso Moreira and Endrick's classy finish made it 4-2 on the night.