Metz suffered a heavy 2–5 defeat at home to Lyon on Sunday, 25 January 2026, in a Ligue 1 matchday 19 fixture that kicked off at 16:15 UTC. Referee E. Wattellier was in charge at the Stade Saint-Symphorien, and the visitors led 4–1 at half-time. The result left Metz rooted in the relegation zone after 19 games, while Lyon strengthened their grip on a European qualification place. For a Metz side fighting to avoid the drop, conceding five goals at home to a direct rival for points was a serious b...