Lyon took a vital step toward direct qualification to the UEFA Europa League knockout stages with a 2–1 victory over GO Ahead Eagles on Thursday, 11 December 2025. The match, the sixth round of the League Stage, kicked off at 20:00 UTC under the supervision of referee J. Xhaja. Lyon held a 2–1 lead at half-time, a scoreline that ultimately stood as the final result.

At that point in the season, Lyon’s win was crucial for their push to finish inside the top eight of the 36-te...