Nantes vs Lyon Highlights and Objectives
Ligue 1
8:05 PMFebruary 7, 2026
Common Season – 21
Stade de la Beaujoire
Referee: Mathieu Vernice, France
Nantes
Lyon
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0.73
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.21
Passing
368 (83%)
Correct passes
323 (82%)
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1
G
Anthony Lopes (C)
3
D
Nicolas Cozza
2
D
Ali Youssef
D
Kelvin Amian
37′ Foul
17
M
Dehmaine Tabibou
8
M
Johann Lepenant
M
Mohamed Kaba
82′ Holding
18
M
Fabien Centonze
F
Matthis Abline
90+9′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
20
F
Rémy Cabella
31
F
Mostafa Mohamed
Substitutes
40
G
Rémy Descamps
D
Hans Hateboer
87′ Changed by A. Moreira
85
D
Noham Kamara
7
M
Adam Karabec
18
F
Rachid Ghezzal
M
Khalis Merah
90+4′ Changed by P. Sulc
39
M
Mathys de Carvalho
45
F
Rémi Himbert
34
F
Adil Hamdani
Ligue 1 Standings – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League Qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Convention League Qualification
- Relegation Playoffs
- Relegation
Petr Sulc’s lone purpose secured a significant 1-0 away victory for ten-man Lyon over struggling Nantes.
Lyon snatched an important 1-0 victory towards Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire on February 7, 2026. Petr Sulc’s first-half purpose proved the decisive second, securing all three factors for the guests.
Lyon, getting into the match in formidable kind, sat comfortably in fourth place in Ligue 1 after securing 5 consecutive victories. Conversely, struggling Nantes occupied a deadly sixteenth place, desperately in search of a turnaround after a dismal run of outcomes.
The match started with fast drama as Lyon’s younger ahead Endrick obtained a yellow card in simply the second minute for holding. This set an early tense tone for a bodily encounter.
Lyon capitalized on their attacking intent within the twenty fifth minute. Afonso Moreira delivered a exact help, permitting Petr Sulc to side-foot the ball house, placing the guests forward.
Nantes defender Kévin Amian additionally noticed yellow within the thirty seventh minute for a foul, as the house aspect struggled to comprise Lyon’s dynamic assaults. They looked for an equalizer earlier than halftime.
Nantes made a tactical change at halftime, bringing on Mostafa Mohamed to spice up their attacking choices. They wanted a extra direct strategy to interrupt down Lyon’s resilient protection.
The second half exploded in controversy when Endrick obtained his second yellow card for roughing within the 61st minute. This dismissal left Lyon with ten males, altering the sport’s complexion fully.
Regardless of the numerical drawback, Lyon defended resolutely. Nantes pushed onerous for an equalizer, with Rémy Cabella proving a inventive spark, making 4 key passes.
The house aspect managed extra possession and took 13 complete photographs, however solely two examined Lyon’s goalkeeper Dominik Greif. Substitutions like Dehmaine Tabibou aimed to unlock the protection.
Nantes collected additional bookings for Ali Youssef and Moussa Kaba as frustration grew of their makes an attempt to attain. The guests held agency, with Greif making two essential saves.
Lyon completed with an anticipated objectives (xG) worth of 1.21, outperforming Nantes’ 0.73, indicating their purpose was well-deserved. Clinton Mata earned the best match ranking for his defensive efforts.
This tough-fought victory prolonged Lyon’s spectacular successful streak to 6 matches, solidifying their top-four place. Nantes, in the meantime, stays in a precarious spot, nonetheless preventing to climb out of the relegation zone.
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