Ligue 1: Le Havre resists with 10 men, Lyon continues its streak, and Nice loses Elye Wahi to injury

This Sunday in Ligue 1, several standout moments marked the 22nd matchday. Le Havre AC pulled off a genuine feat by defeating Toulouse (2-1) despite a red card as early as the 2nd minute, while Olympique Lyonnais solidified their 3rd-place standing with a 13th consecutive win across all competitions against Nice (2-0). However, the Aiglons were dealt a blow with the injury of their striker Elye Wahi, forced off the pitch for several weeks due to an ankle sprain.

Le Havre overpowers Toulouse despite numerical disadvantage

At home, Le Havre displayed exceptional resilience. Just two minutes in, captain Arouna Sanganté received a red card, reducing his team to ten players. Yet, the Normans capitalized on Toulouse’s mistakes to take the lead through a brace from Issa Soumaré (45’, 53’). Despite Djibril Sidibé’s equalizer just before halftime (45’+3) and relentless pressure from the visitors, Didier Digard’s side held firm—thanks in part to crucial saves from substitute goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi and a united defensive effort. This hard-fought victory lifts Le Havre to 13th place, now 12 points clear of the relegation zone, offering hope for a more secure finish. As Digard noted, his players showed "courage and clarity" to overcome this challenge.

Lyon extends impressive winning streak against Nice

Olympique Lyonnais confirmed their red-hot form with a commanding 2-0 win over Nice at Groupama Stadium. Corentin Tolisso broke the deadlock just before halftime, netting his 50th goal for Lyon after a fine team move initiated by the ever-present Pavel Sulc. The second goal, scored by Noah Nartey in the 64th minute, sealed the win following another incisive run and pinpoint cross from Sulc. This 13th straight victory across all competitions cements Lyon’s hold on 3rd place, five points clear of Marseille ahead of their highly anticipated clash on March 1st.

Nice dealt blow by Elye Wahi’s injury

The weekend’s harshest moment was undoubtedly Elye Wahi’s injury. The Nice striker, signed on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt during the winter window and already with 3 goals to his name, sprained his right ankle in the opening seconds of the Lyon match. He will be sidelined for several weeks. On Instagram, Wahi shared his frustration: "This ankle injury will keep me off the pitch for a few weeks. I’m truly sorry. My focus now is on one thing: doing everything to return as soon as possible and help the team achieve our goals." His absence weakens an OGC Nice side that, despite a few chances, failed to trouble a resolute Lyon defense.

In this pivotal stage of the season, Le Havre’s heroic win signals their resurgence, Lyon rides an unstoppable wave of momentum, while Nice must now navigate the loss of their offensive linchpin in their battle to avoid relegation.