Lyon's struggles in Ligue 1 deepened as Lille secured a 2-0 victory, marking the seventh defeat of the season for the former French football champions. Goals from Jonathan David and Tiago Santos sealed the fate of Lyon at Groupama Stadium. Despite a limited second-half fightback, Alexandre Lacazette's lack of cutting edge highlighted Lyon's challenging season. With only seven points from 12 games, the prospect of relegation looms for a club that once dominated French football with seven consecutive titles from 2001 to 2008.
Lille's triumph secured them fourth place, just one point behind Monaco. Meanwhile, Nice continued their impressive defensive record with an eighth consecutive clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Toulouse, keeping them in close pursuit of leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka's remarkable 723-minute goalless streak has contributed to their defensive strength, although their offensive output remains modest compared to PSG.
In other Ligue 1 action, Rennes, rejuvenated under new coach Julien Stephan, secured a 3-1 victory over Reims, Brest triumphed 3-1 against Montpellier, and Lens extended their unbeaten run to eight matches with a 3-0 win at Clermont. Marseille, on the other hand, continued their winless streak, settling for a 1-1 draw at Strasbourg, leaving them in ninth place in the league table.
