Lyon's 13-Game Winning Streak Ends with 3-1 Loss to Strasbourg

On February 22, 2026, Olympique Lyonnais suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat against Strasbourg, halting their remarkable run of 13 consecutive victories in all competitions. Despite the challenging weather conditions, Strasbourg controlled the match from early on under coach Paulo Fonseca's leadership. Martial Godo opened the scoring with an acrobatic goal in the 37th minute, followed by Diego Moreira doubling the lead in the 52nd minute with a shot deflecting off Tanner Tessmann. Lyon struggled to find rhythm, only registering their first shot on target after an hour of play.

Corentin Tolisso reduced the deficit with his fifth goal of the season in the 59th minute, but Joaquin Panichelli sealed Strasbourg's victory from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute. This result propelled Strasbourg to seventh place in Ligue 1, while Lyon missed a key opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Lens. The loss also meant Lyon could not extend distance from Olympique de Marseille, who also lost their match this weekend.

Lyon's defeat marks a notable shift in the Ligue 1 title race, as they had been the dominant side with 13 straight wins, but falling short against Strasbourg illustrates the competitive nature of the league this season.