Ligue 1: Lyon Held to Goalless Draw by Struggling Auxerre

Lyon's disappointment continues with Auxerre draw

Lyon's struggles continue with a goalless draw against bottom-placed Auxerre, with goalkeepers Dominik Greif and Donovan Leon making stunning saves.

The second half of the match between Lyon and Auxerre was a letdown, with fewer exciting moments...

Lyon's struggles in Ligue 1 continued with a goalless draw against Auxerre, who are currently at the bottom of the table. Lyon goalkeeper Dominik Greif made a crucial save, stopping a first-half penalty from Auxerre's Lassine Sinayoko, to secure the point for Les Gones.

Auxerre had been on a four-match losing streak without scoring a goal, but they almost ended that drought in the 13th minute when Rudy Matondo's shot was ruled out. The match ended 0-0, extending Lyon's winless streak to five games across all competitions.

The drama continued at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps as Lyon's hopes of a win were dashed by a controversial decision. Referee Thomas Leonard ruled out Auxerre's goal, sparking frustration among the home fans. The decision was met with disappointment, and things could have gotten even more heated if Donovan Leon hadn't made an incredible one-handed save to deny Martin Satriano's fierce shot.

Leon's stunning save, which denied Satriano's effort, likely prevented a more chaotic atmosphere in the stadium. The match remained goalless, with Lyon's struggles continuing.

The plot thickened at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps! Referee Thomas Leonard awarded Auxerre a penalty, pleasing the home crowd, after Lyon's Moussa Niakhate was deemed to have fouled Sekou Mara. But Lyon goalkeeper Dominik Greif was the hero, guessing the right direction for Lassine Sinayoko's powerful spot-kick and saving it.

Auxerre kept pushing for the opener, but Greif was on fire, making another great save from Sekou Mara's first-time strike. The first half ended with the score still 0-0, with Lyon's struggles continuing.

Lyon's Afonso Moreira had a chance to spark a turnaround in the second half, but it was Auxerre's goalkeeper Donovan Leon who stole the show again! Moreira's flying header in the 48th minute was heading for the bottom corner, but Leon pulled off an incredible one-handed save to keep the score 0-0.

The saves kept coming, with Lyon's Dominik Greif joining the party, tipping Lassine Sinayoko's fierce effort over the crossbar. The Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps was treated to a feast of stunning saves, with both goalkeepers putting on a show.

The second half of the match between Lyon and Auxerre was a letdown, with fewer exciting moments. However, Lyon's goalkeeper Dominik Greif made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute to deny Danny Namaso, capping off his outstanding performance. Auxerre's goalkeeper Donovan Leon also put on a show, making incredible saves throughout the game. The match ultimately ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams earning a point each.

Goalless draw between Auxerre and Lyon. 🔚 pic.twitter.com/N64MHgfjj2

— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) November 23, 2025

This result isn't ideal for Auxerre, who have now won only twice in 13 matches this season, with two draws and nine losses. On the other hand, Lyon, who were missing eight key players, can take some positives from the game, especially considering they were playing away from home. The point keeps Lyon in contention for a European spot