Ligue 1: Lyon Climb to Fourth with Dramatic Stoppage-Time 2-1 Victory Over Strasbourg
Lyon climbs to fourth in Ligue 1 standings after Afonso Moreira's dramatic winner against Strasbourg.
The victory was Lyon's 21st head-to-head win over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 since the turn of the century...
Afonso Moreira's stunning 91st-minute winner sealed a 2-1 victory for Olympique Lyonnais over Strasbourg at the Groupama Stadium. This win marked Lyon's fourth win in five matches, moving them within two points of league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
The match pitted two ambitious teams against each other, with Lyon and Strasbourg creating scoring opportunities early on. Strasbourg's Joaquin Panichelli opened the scoring with a header in the 25th minute, but Lyon equalized just six minutes later when Ismael Doukouré deflected a cross into his own net. The hosts dominated possession after going down to 10 men following Doukoure's red card, but it was Lyon who found the winner in stoppage time.
LAST. MINUTE. MAGIC. 🦁🔥 pic.twitter.com/gLvi5IRFHY
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) October 26, 2025
The victory was Lyon's 21st head-to-head win over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 since the turn of the century. Lyon's Afonso Moreira scored his first goal of the season, and Moussa Niakhaté provided the assist for the winning goal.
Strasbourg boasted the highest shot conversion rate in Ligue 1 at 18.5% before the match, and Joaquin Panichelli's form was a key factor. The Argentine striker continued his impressive run, scoring his ninth goal in 12 appearances with a clinical header in the first half, finishing off Guela Doue's effort.
Lyon quickly responded to Strasbourg's goal, equalizing with the help of a fortunate deflection. Ismael Doukouré inadvertently headed Malick Fofana's cross past goalkeeper Mike Penders, with Tyler Morton's pass in the buildup showcasing excellent vision.
Lyon had the chance to take the lead after Valentin Barco fouled Corentin Tolisso, resulting in a penalty. However, Tolisso's effort from 12 yards was denied by Penders, who made a crucial save. The goalkeeper may have been justified in his actions, as Barco appeared to make contact with the ball before Tolisso.
The second half saw fewer goalmouth incidents, with Diego Moreira's shot flying wide of the post after a knockdown from Panichelli being the next notable chance before the hour mark. However, Lyon gained an advantage when Strasbourg were reduced to 10 men following Ismael Doukouré's reckless foul on Malick Fofana. The Lyon winger was forced off the pitch due to injury, leaving his team without one of their key players.
In the end, Lyon's Afonso Moreira scored the winning goal in the 91st minute, securing a 2-1 victory for his team.
Lyon's first chance after the red card was a free header from Pavel Sulc, but the effort lacked power and precision. Despite their numerical advantage, Lyon struggled to create meaningful pressure as the game neared its conclusion.
The match's outcome was decided by a moment of brilliance from substitute Afonso Moreira, who cut inside and curled a stunning shot into the top corner, sending the home crowd into raptures and securing a 2-1 win for Lyon in the 91st minute.
The triumph sees Lyon avoid a third straight loss and leapfrog Strasbourg into fourth, just two points adrift of Paris Saint-Germain at the summit, while Strasbourg drop down to seventh.
PSG is back to the top! 🔝🗼 pic.twitter.com/heFlrDFExh
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) October 26, 2025
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