This Sunday, April 13, 2025, Olympique Lyonnais secured a crucial 3–1 victory over Auxerre at the Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps in the 29th round of Ligue 1. With this result, Lyon climbed to fourth place, entering the Champions League qualification zone.
Match Goals
54′: Georges Mikautadze opened the scoring for Lyon by converting a penalty.
62′: Rayan Cherki doubled the lead after an assist from Corentin Tolisso.
77′: Lassine Sinayoko pulled one back for Auxerre, reigniting the home team’s hopes.
84′: Alexandre Lacazette sealed Lyon’s victory with the third goal after a cross from Mikautadze.
With this win, Lyon reached 51 points, just one point behind Olympique de Marseille (3rd) and two behind Monaco (2nd). The team overtook Strasbourg and Lille to take fourth place in the standings.
🔍 Highlights and Upcoming Challenges
Coach Paulo Fonseca, who was suspended, watched the match from the stands.
Lyon keeps their hopes alive for a direct spot in next season’s Champions League, with five rounds remaining in the season.
Lyon’s next match will be against Manchester United in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, on Thursday, April 17.
Auxerre, currently in tenth place with 38 points, will face Lille next Sunday, April 20, in the 30th round of Ligue 1.
The away victory strengthens Lyon’s positive momentum at the season’s crucial final stretch, solidifying their position among the main contenders for a spot in the next edition of the Champions League.
