Ligue 1: Lyon Bounces Back with Convincing 4-1 Victory Over Rennes

Lyon kept its Champions League hopes alive with a 4-1 win over Rennes, extending its home winning streak to five matches. Get the latest updates.

Lyon bounced back from a tough week with a convincing 4-1 win over Rennes, keeping their Champions League hopes alive. The victory extended their home winning streak to five matches and pushed them into the top four.

Malick Fofana broke the deadlock early, scoring within eight minutes with a precise shot into the top corner. Lyon continued to dominate, adding two more goals before halftime, including a well-crafted strike from Corentin Tolisso, who finished expertly after being picked out by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

GREAT WIN AT HOME 🔥 #OLSRFC | 4-1 pic.twitter.com/ndp2uIrbtW

— Olympique Lyonnais 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@OL_English) April 26, 2025

Alexandre Lacazette added to Lyon's dominance in the closing stages of the first half, scoring a clinical goal with a brilliant finish into the top corner. This marked his fifth goal in as many personal matches against Rennes.

Rennes attempted a comeback after halftime, and their efforts paid off when substitute Mohamed Meite scored his second goal in as many games, netting within five minutes of the restart and setting the stage for a tense finish at the Groupama Stadium.

Lyon quashed fears of another dramatic comeback, maintaining their composure and limiting Rennes' chances. The home side sealed their victory with a clinical goal from Georges Mikautadze, who fired into the roof of the net to reach double figures in Ligue 1 goals this season.

The win marked a perfect response for Lyon after back-to-back defeats, solidifying their top-four hopes. For Rennes, the loss ended a two-match winning streak but had little impact on their mid-table security.