Key Takeaways:
- Lyon’s 13-match winning streak in all competitions was halted following a 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg at Stade de la Meinau
- Strasbourg secured their first Ligue 1 victory in four outings, reigniting their European qualification ambitions
- Diego Moreira starred for the hosts, contributing a goal and an assist
Match Overview
Strasbourg brought an end to their three-game winless run in the league in emphatic style, inflicting a 3-1 home defeat upon Lyon and stopping the visitors’ 13-game winning sequence across all competitions. The Alsace side started brightest, pushing forward with intent from the first whistle and crafting early chances, including a double opportunity in the opening 10 minutes. Joaquín Panichelli saw his header kept out by Dominik Greif, and the rebound was blazed over by Martial Godo.
Panichelli posed a consistent threat, only for Greif to deny him once again later in the half. Strasbourg’s pressure eventually paid off on the cusp of half-time, as Godo made no mistake, converting Diego Moreira’s exquisitely chipped delivery to hand the home side a deserved advantage at the interval.
Full Time.
A MASSIVE win against Lyon. What a performance from the boys! 💙
3️⃣-1️⃣ #RCSAOL pic.twitter.com/g7HNuQNyt2
— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) February 22, 2026
Second Half Drama
Following the restart, the hosts maintained their dominance. Greif remained the standout for Lyon, momentarily keeping the deficit to a single goal with a superb save to thwart Moreira. However, Strasbourg’s persistence was rewarded when Moreira doubled the lead with a long-range effort that deceived the goalkeeper courtesy of a significant deflection off Tanner Tessmann.
Lyon found attacking inspiration difficult to come by, but managed to reduce the deficit with their maiden effort on target. Corentin Tolisso displayed superb control before volleying past Mike Penders in the Strasbourg goal, instilling hope of a comeback for the visitors.
Key Moments and Statistics
Despite Lyon’s renewed efforts, Strasbourg remained in control and settled the score in the closing minutes. VAR intervened to award a penalty after Clinton Mata’s foul on Samir El Mourabet. From the penalty spot, Panichelli clinically dispatched his effort, sending Greif the wrong way and sealing a well-earned home win.
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 3 | Martial Godo, Diego Moreira, Joaquin Panichelli |
| Lyon | 1 | Corentin Tolisso |
Implications for Both Sides
Strasbourg’s victory not only ends a recent dip in form but also strengthens their pursuit of European football, having now suffered just one defeat in their last seven home fixtures across all competitions. For Lyon, while their impressive winning run has concluded, the loss delivers a significant setback to their slim hopes of capturing the Ligue 1 title come season’s end.
