Lyon’s Winning Streak Ends in Strasbourg | Ligue 1 Results & Roundup – February 22, 2026

Strasbourg halted Olympique Lyonnais’ impressive winning streak with a decisive 3-1 victory Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Stade de la Meinau. The result ended Lyon’s bid to equal a club record of fourteen consecutive victories, previously set under manager Gérard Houllier between 2005 and 2007.

The defeat represents a setback for Lyon, who remain seven points behind Lens in the Ligue 1 standings. Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso acknowledged the team’s shortcomings after the match, stating, “It’s a shame. We knew we had a substantial game tonight if we won. But People can’t afford to play like that if we want to win matches, especially here.”

Strasbourg’s victory was fueled by a dominant performance, culminating in a penalty converted by Joaquin Panichelli in the 84th minute to seal the result. Prior to the penalty, Corentin Tolisso had briefly reduced the deficit for Lyon in the 59th minute, but Strasbourg’s earlier goals proved insurmountable.

Diego Moreira, a former Lyon player now with Strasbourg, played a significant role in the victory, contributing to the team’s attacking prowess. Moreira, who spent a six-month loan period with Lyon in 2023-2024, received the man of the match award. Following the game, Moreira celebrated on Snapchat, referencing his previous struggles for playing time at Lyon. In a video shared by teammate Emmanuel Emegha, Moreira stated, “There’s no one talking now,” in response to past criticisms. He similarly alluded to being labeled “Agent 0-0-7” at Lyon, referencing his lack of goals and assists during his time there, contrasting it with his goal against his former club.

Elsewhere in Ligue 1, Rennes secured a successful debut for new manager Franck Haise with a 3-0 win against Auxerre. Esteban Lepaul and Mahdi Camara both scored for Rennes, propelling the team to within three points of Olympique de Marseille, who lost to Brest on Friday evening.

Lille also rebounded with a 1-0 victory over Angers, ending a prolonged winless streak in the league. The winning goal came from a penalty converted by Olivier Giroud. Nantes also secured a vital win, defeating Le Havre 2-0, halting a negative run of form and moving level on points with Auxerre in the relegation battle.

Nice and Lorient played out a high-scoring 3-3 draw, with Lorient securing a point despite trailing by two goals. The match concluded Sunday’s Ligue 1 action, leaving several teams facing critical questions as the season progresses.