Ligue 1: Strasbourg Ends Lyon’s Winning Streak, Nice and Lorient Share Thrilling 3-3 Draw

In the closing match of Ligue 1’s 23rd round, RC Strasbourg pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Olympique Lyonnais 3-1 at the Stade de la Meinau. This victory brings an end to Lyon’s extraordinary streak of thirteen consecutive wins across all competitions, marking a pivotal moment in both teams’ seasons.

Strasbourg dominated the game with relentless energy. The Racing opened the scoring through Martial Godo in the 37th minute, courtesy of a brilliant lofted pass from Diego Moreira. The latter doubled the lead early in the second half with a long-range strike (52’). Though Corentin Tolisso pulled one back for Lyon (59’), a late penalty converted by Joaquin Panichelli (83’) sealed Strasbourg’s triumph. With this win, Strasbourg climbs to 7th place with 34 points, edging closer to European qualification spots, while Lyon, still 3rd, remains 7 points behind leaders Lens and 5 points ahead of Marseille.

Meanwhile, OGC Nice hosted FC Lorient in a high-scoring thriller at the Allianz Riviera. Despite missing star striker Elye Wahi, Nice managed to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw. This result underscores Nice’s struggles in 2026, with just one win in their last six Ligue 1 matches, leaving them with a precarious six-point lead over relegation-playoff side Auxerre.

The match was emotionally charged, particularly with Melvin Bard’s return to the squad after a month-long injury absence. The game unfolded amid the festive atmosphere of Nice’s Carnival, with the club organizing parades and entertainment outside the stadium, adding to the unique vibrancy of this footballing Sunday.

Lorient, promoted this season, continues to impress with their consistency, having lost just one of their last eleven league games. This hard-fought draw on the Côte d’Azur further cements Les Merlus’ strong form, contrasting sharply with Nice’s instability under manager Claude Puel.

Overall, Matchday 23 delivered a dramatic Ligue 1 spectacle, ending Lyon’s historic run while treating fans to a six-goal thriller. Strasbourg emerges as a serious European contender, Lyon’s streak is halted, and Nice and Lorient remain locked in battles for their respective ambitions.