Paris (France) (AFP) – Olympique Lyonnais got back on track thanks to their victory on Sunday against Angers (2-0) which allowed them to return to the podium (3rd), a stage that OM, 6th, finally saw after beating Toulouse (2-0), their fourth victory in a row, during the 9th day of L1.

Published on: 01/11/2026 - 22:59

OL did not miss the opportunity and bounced back perfectly after a gloomy month of October which saw them slip to fifth place in L1, and suffer three defeats in five matches before Sunday. With this victory, accompanied by rumors of the departure of coach Paulo Fonseca to Sporting Portugal, OL are now in 3rd place with 17 points, one point behind runner-up Lille and three lengths behind Paris SG, leader.

The need to reassure OL was pressing and it was achieved, even if Angers (15th) did not present themselves as a complicated opponent. A goal from Ernest Nuamah before half-time and another at the end of the game from Corentin Tolisso were enough (2-0). The Portuguese technician was in tears at the end of the match when paying tribute to all his players, undoubtedly a sign of an imminent departure...

However, the Lyonnais are not alone, tied on points with Paris FC, 4th, who never ceases to amaze. Undefeated at home this season, the PFC confirmed against Monaco that it will be difficult to collect points at the Jean-Bouin stadium.

Sinayoko top scorer

Liam Rosenior's men did not change their good habits against the helpless Monegasques, despite a timid reaction in the second half and a goal from Folarin Balogun. If the Parisian club has surprised since the start of the school year, it is no coincidence.

The offensive trident Pagis-Lopez-Kebbal regularly makes defenders dizzy and it was the same for the Monegasques, stunned by the talent of Sinayoko. The Malian scored a superb double, and delivered a gem of a pass to Pagis for the third Parisian goal. With eight goals this season, he is currently at the top of the scorers' rankings.

OM never stops getting back up. A few weeks ago, the Marseillais were struggling with the red zone, seeming destined for a difficult season. Here they are now a stone's throw from the podium (6th, 15 pts), very close to the European runners-up. A rebirth due to a prosperous period in the championship, contrasting with their insipid course in Europe (3 matches, 3 defeats in the Europa League). Against Toulouse, Bruno Genesio's players scored their fourth success in a row, and in style. An opening goal from Amine Harit with a splendid strike from the outside right and another from Amine Gouiri twenty minutes later sheltered the Marseillais, who however suffered in the second half. The recovery of the Marseillais will undoubtedly spice up this end of the year.

Strasbourg got a breath of fresh air by beating Auxerre (5-1) and put an end to a disastrous spiral of four defeats in a row.

The Burgundians (13th) did not weigh heavily in this one-sided match. Gessime Yassine, very fit, notably scored a double at the end of the match to complete the success of the Alsatians who moved up to 12th place (10 pts).

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