Roaring Lyon continue upward surge in Ligue 1 with 2-0 win

Argentinian World Cup winner Nicolas Tagliafico put Lyon ahead midway through the first half at the Groupama Stadium when he converted from a Said Benrahma assist. Lyon then doubled their lead early in the second half as Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois turned a low Corentin Tolisso centre into his own net.

The victory comes on the back of a 4-1 win away to Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday and is their second on the bounce in Ligue 1.

Having started the season with just one win in five, Pierre Sage's team are now up to seventh, above Nantes, ahead of Sunday's other matches. Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain visit Nice later knowing a win will take them back to the Ligue 1 summit on goal difference from Monaco.

The principality club moved provisionally three points clear with a 2-1 success at Rennes on Saturday. Marseille, who were held 1-1 at home by bottom club Angers on Friday, are five points behind the leaders in third place.

 

October 6, 2024