Key Takeaways:
- Lyon earned a 2-0 win at home to Nice, reinforcing their third-place position in Ligue 1
- Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring in first-half added time (45+1′), before Noah Nartey netted Lyon’s second in the 64th minute
- Lyon gained further ground as Marseille drew 2-2 with Strasbourg, extending Lyon’s advantage to five points over their rivals
Match Overview and Impact on the Standings
Olympique Lyonnais delivered a composed performance to defeat Nice 2-0 at the Groupama Stadium in a fixture from the 22nd round of the French Ligue 1 season. The result enabled Lyon to consolidate their hold on third place, reinforcing their pursuit of a Champions League return.
𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗥𝗘 🔥
En s'imposant face à Nice, nos Gones poursuivent leur série et décrochent un 13e succès d'affilée ! 🤩💥
Que c'est bon !!!! 💪🔴🔵
2-0 #OLOGCN pic.twitter.com/BzwrTKVwLc
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) February 15, 2026
Key Moments and Player Contributions
The breakthrough arrived just before half-time, when Corentin Tolisso found the net in the first minute of added time (45+1′), providing Lyon with a crucial advantage. In the second half, Noah Nartey increased the margin, scoring Lyon’s second goal in the 64th minute.
Nice suffered another setback with this loss, slipping back into disappointing form and remaining perilously close to the relegation zone.
Rival Results Favour Lyon
Lyon’s win was complemented by favourable results elsewhere. Olympique Marseille were held to a 2-2 draw by Strasbourg, enabling Lyon to widen the gap between the two sides to five points. Additionally, Lille recorded a 1-1 draw at home against Brest, further enhancing Lyon’s position in the upper echelons of the table as they continue their quest for a coveted Champions League berth.
| Match | Score | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon vs Nice | 2-0 | Tolisso (45+1′), Nartey (64′) |
