Ligue 1 Regular Season - 27
Lyon 1 - 2 FT Monaco
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Golovin 40'
42' P. Sulc (Endrick)
HT
↓ A. Bamba ↑M. Coulibaly 46'
W. Faes 53'
M. Akliouche (J. Teze) 62'
↓ A. Golovin ↑A. Fati 63'
68' ↓ K. Merah ↑N. Nartey
F. Balogun 72'
72' P. Fonseca
↓ S. Adingra ↑C. Mawissa 74'
↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Biereth 85'
↓ M. Akliouche ↑K. Diatta 85'
85' ↓ H. Hateboer ↑S. Kango
85' ↓ A. Moreira ↑M. Fofana
85' ↓ O. Mangala ↑T. Tessmann
K. Diatta 86'
89' N. Tagliafico
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
Dominik Greif 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Clinton Mata 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Moussa Niakhaté
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Nicolás Tagliafico 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Hans Hateboer
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Corentin Tolisso
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.5
Rating
Orel Mangala
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Afonso Moreira 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Endrick 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Khalis Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Pavel Šulc 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Rémy Descamps 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Steeve Kango
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abner Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malick Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rachid Ghezzal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Hrádecký
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thilo Kehrer 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Denis Zakaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wout Faes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jordan Teze
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Lamine Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Simon Adingra 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Aleksandr Golovin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Maghnes Akliouche 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Folarin Balogun 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Philipp Köhn
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christian Mawissa
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
3%
Pass Acc
Eric Dier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kassoum Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Krépin Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ansu Fati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Monaco | 1 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 10/05/2025 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 24/08/2024 | Lyon | 0 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 28/04/2024 | Lyon | 3 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 15/12/2023 | Monaco | 0 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 19/05/2023 | Lyon | 3 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 11/09/2022 | Monaco | 2 - 1 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 05/02/2022 | Monaco | 2 - 0 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 16/10/2021 | Lyon | 2 - 0 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Groupama Stadium |
| 02/05/2021 | Monaco | 2 - 3 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
Lyon Win
Monaco Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +19
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monaco's Ruthless Comeback Silences Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A dramatic second-half turnaround proved Monaco's top-tier credentials while exposing critical late-game vulnerabilities in the home side.
The Opening Exchange
The roar inside Parc Olympique Lyonnais suggested a statement performance was brewing. Lyon controlled possession early, keeping the ball moving and dictating the initial rhythm of this pivotal clash. The raw Intensity of the fixture remained subdued until the closing stages of the first half, when the hosts finally unlocked a stubborn defensive block. In the 42nd minute, Endrick demonstrated elite vision, sliding a perfectly weighted pass through a forest of legs. P. Sulc timed his run impeccably and applied a clinical finish to open the scoring. The stadium erupted as the home side marched down the tunnel clutching what felt like a decisive momentum advantage in their crucial pursuit of Champions League qualification.
The Tactical Pivot
Whatever was said in the visitors' dressing room worked wonders. Monaco stepped onto the pitch for the second act completely revitalized, turning the final third into a relentless shooting gallery. The Balance of the tie was violently shattered at the hour mark. Following a brilliant bit of buildup play from J. Teze, an energized M. Akliouche fired home a crucial equalizer in the 62nd minute. The momentum swing was palpable, leaving the hosts completely disoriented. The relentless pressure paid off again just ten minutes later when the defense cracked under immense strain. F. Balogun stepped up to the spot at the 72-minute mark, coolly dispatching a penalty to stun the home crowd.
The Final Whistle
Desperation crept into the hosts' game as the clock ticked down. With the massive European Stakes hanging over every challenge, the match descended into gritty, desperate defensive actions. Moussa Niakhaté delivered an absolute masterclass at the back, putting his body on the line repeatedly to keep the deficit at a single goal. Unfortunately, his teammates could not match that defensive discipline. A horrific challenge from N. Tagliafico earned him a straight red card in the 89th minute, effectively killing off any dying embers of a late resurgence. The final whistle confirmed a massive away victory, keeping the visitors' immaculate winning streak alive while plunging their top-four rivals into deeper misery.
Key Questions
How did the red card for N. Tagliafico impact the match?
His 89th-minute straight red card completely destroyed any lingering momentum the hosts had for a stoppage-time equalizer.
What made Maghnes Akliouche the Man of the Match?
Earning an elite performance rating, his crucial 62nd-minute equalizer completely shifted the match's momentum in Monaco's favor.
How did Lyon complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Monaco orchestrated the comeback. Lyon took an early lead, but the visitors responded with two second-half goals.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
High Stakes and High Drama in Massive Ligue 1 Clash
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. A perfectly balanced top-five showdown where local pride and Champions League qualification hang in the balance.
The Setup
This March 22, 2026 fixture at Parc Olympique Lyonnais is the definition of a crunch match. Fourth-placed Lyon, sitting on 47 points, must defend their territory against a surging Monaco side just four points behind them. Monaco arrive with a blistering Form rating, boasting five consecutive league wins. With both teams eyeing European football next season, the Stakes could not be higher.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the central channels. Corentin Tolisso must anchor the Lyon midfield and disrupt supply lines to Folarin Balogun. The Monaco frontman is in ruthless goalscoring touch, and if Tolisso allows the visitors time and space to thread passes into the final third, Balogun will undoubtedly punish the home defense.
Our Prediction
The Balance rating for this clash is perfectly even. There is nothing to separate these two sides on paper. Given the offensive firepower and the sheer number of Stars on the pitch, we expect a thrilling 2-2 draw. Monaco will ride their momentum to secure an away point, while Lyon's home grit will prevent a costly defeat.