Lyon narrowly beat Nice 1-0 in a thrilling match on Sunday night at the Stade de France. The victory secured Lyon's first win in three matches and ensured they maintained their clean sheet against Nice.
The match began with both teams showing signs of energy and enthusiasm. Lyon started brightly, but it was Nice who took the lead in the 22nd minute when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a mistake and allowed Nicolas Pepe to score from a corner kick.
Despite the early setback, Lyon refused to give up. They pressed high up the pitch and were able to create several chances in the second half. In the 75th minute, Moussa Sissoko managed to find space in front of goal and shoot from outside the box, but his effort was blocked by Nice's goalkeeper Antoine Griezmann.
It wasn't until the 88th minute that Lyon finally broke the deadlock. On a corner kick, N'Golo Kanté delivered a cross into the penalty area, where Lucas Digne was able to head the ball past Courtois for Lyon's equalizer.
With the game tied, Lyon continued to press high up the pitch and looked like they could break through. However, Nice's defensive line held firm, and the final whistle blew with the score still at 1-1.
The result was a satisfying one for Lyon, who had been struggling to get off the mark this season. Their victory ensures they remain in contention for a place in Europe and gives them hope of avoiding relegation.
For Nice, the loss is a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. They will now have to work hard to bounce back and improve their form if they want to avoid further relegation.
Overall, this match was a close contest, with both teams displaying excellent footballing skills. It was a testament to the strength of both teams and the excitement that comes with watching top European football.