Nantes vs Lyon: VAR Decision on Endrick Sparks Debate | Ligue 1 News

Olympique Lyonnais secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nantes at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, February 7, 2026, but the win was marred by a controversial red card issued to forward Endrick.

Pavel Sulc scored the decisive goal for Lyon in the 25th minute, converting a shot from Afonso Moreira. The match saw Lyon maintain their impressive form with a 12th consecutive victory across all competitions, according to reports.

The turning point of the match arrived in the 58th minute when Endrick was initially shown a direct red card by the referee following a challenge with Dehmaine Tabibou. The decision sparked immediate debate, with the reasoning behind the dismissal remaining unclear even after review. However, the Ligue de Football Professional (LFP) disciplinary commission subsequently downgraded the red card to two yellow cards, resulting in a one-match suspension for the Brazilian attacker, as reported by Ouest-France.

Despite being reduced to ten men, Lyon managed to hold off a determined Nantes side. Goalkeeper Dominik Greif proved crucial in preserving the lead, making a key save against Youssef El-Arabi in the 69th minute. Nantes had earlier threatened, with Mohamed Kaba hitting the post in the 7th minute and Matthis Abline testing Greif in the 10th minute.

The victory extends Lyon’s winning streak to 12 games, a remarkable run of form that has propelled them into contention for European qualification. Lyon now faces a challenging schedule including matches against Strasbourg, Marseille, Lens, and a Europa League tie in the coming weeks.

The LFP disciplinary commission’s decision to reduce the severity of Endrick’s suspension will allow him to feature in Lyon’s upcoming fixtures, though the incident continues to be a subject of discussion among fans and analysts.