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OL issues a warning to competition in Ligue 1!

Olympique Lyonnais can start dreaming. Winner of Nice (2-1) on Sunday evening at Groupama Stadium, despite the end of the…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:29 PM

Key Things to Know

Lyon moved to the top of the Ligue 1 table after beating Nice 2-1 on Sunday.
OL held on for the 2-1 victory despite Keito Nakamura receiving a red card.
Manager Paulo Fonseca made eight starting lineup changes after Lyon defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 in Europe.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Olympique Lyonnais moved to first place in Ligue 1 on goal difference after defeating Nice 2-1 at Groupama Stadium. Despite Keito Nakamura being sent off and leaving the team with ten men, OL secured the win to reach the top of the league table for the first time since January 2021.

Manager Paulo Fonseca made eight changes to his starting lineup following a 3-2 Europa League win over Crystal Palace. Lyon now faces a critical stretch with upcoming fixtures against Hoffenheim and Paris Saint-Germain.

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