Ligue 1
8:05 PMFebruary 7, 2026
Common Season – 21
Beaujoire Stadium
Referee: Mathieu Vernice, France


Nantes
World Class
0
Stable
0
Bang Common
0
Fortunate
0
Stunning
0


Lyon
World Class
0
Stable
0
Bang Common
0
Fortunate
0
Stunning
0
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0.73
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.21
Passing
368 (83%)
Correct passes
323 (82%)
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1
G
Anthony Lopes (C)
7.2
3
D
Nicolas Cozza
6.2
2
D
Ali Youssef
7.7
D
Kelvin Amian
17
M
Dehmaine Tabibou
7.2
8
M
Johann Lepenant
6.3
M
Mohamed Kaba
18
M
Fabien Centonze
6.9
F
Matthis Abline
20
F
Remy Cabella
7.6
31
F
Mostafa Mohamed
6.0
Substitutes
40
G
Remy Descamps
D
Hans Hateboer
85
D
Noham Kamara
7
M
Adam Karabec
18
F
Rachid Ghezzal
M
Khalis Pink
39
M
Mathys de Carvalho
45
F
Rémi Himbert
34
F
Adil Hamdani

Ligue 1 Standings – Ligue 1
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Qualification/Relegation
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Petr Sulc’s lone purpose secured an important 1-0 away victory for ten-man Lyon over struggling Nantes.
Lyon snatched an important 1-0 victory towards Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire on February 7, 2026. Petr Sulc’s first-half purpose proved the decisive second, securing all three factors for the guests.
Lyon, coming into the match in formidable kind, sat comfortably in fourth place in Ligue 1 after securing 5 consecutive victories. Conversely, struggling Nantes occupied a dangerous sixteenth place, desperately in search of a turnaround after a dismal run of outcomes.
The match started with fast drama as Lyon’s younger ahead Endrick obtained a yellow card in simply the second minute for holding. This set an early tense tone for a bodily encounter.
Lyon capitalized on their attacking intent within the twenty fifth minute. Afonso Moreira delivered a exact help, permitting Petr Sulc to side-foot the ball house, placing the guests forward.
Nantes defender Kévin Amian additionally noticed yellow within the thirty seventh minute for a foul, as the house facet struggled to comprise Lyon’s dynamic assaults. They looked for an equalizer earlier than halftime.
Nantes made a tactical change at halftime, bringing on Mostafa Mohamed to spice up their attacking choices. They wanted a extra direct strategy to interrupt down Lyon’s resilient protection.
The second half exploded in controversy when Endrick obtained his second yellow card for roughing within the 61st minute. This dismissal left Lyon with ten males, altering the sport’s complexion fully.
Regardless of the numerical drawback, Lyon defended resolutely. Nantes pushed exhausting for an equalizer, with Rémy Cabella proving a inventive spark, making 4 key passes.
The house facet managed extra possession and took 13 complete pictures, however solely two examined Lyon’s goalkeeper Dominik Greif. Substitutions like Dehmaine Tabibou aimed to unlock the protection.
Nantes collected additional bookings for Ali Youssef and Moussa Kaba as frustration grew of their makes an attempt to attain. The guests held agency, with Greif making two essential saves.
Lyon completed with an anticipated objectives (xG) worth of 1.21, outperforming Nantes’ 0.73, indicating their purpose was well-deserved. Clinton Mata earned the very best match score for his defensive efforts.
This tough-fought victory prolonged Lyon’s spectacular profitable streak to 6 matches, solidifying their top-four place. Nantes, in the meantime, stays in a precarious spot, nonetheless preventing to climb out of the relegation zone.


























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