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03:55 PM UTC · THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026 LA ERA · México
May 7, 2026 · Updated 03:55 PM UTC
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Lyon breaks nine-game drought to stay in Champions League hunt

Olympique Lyonnais secured a vital victory to climb fifth in Ligue 1 and keep their European ambitions alive.

Lucía Paredes

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Lyon breaks nine-game drought to stay in Champions League hunt
Photo: reuters.com

Olympique Lyonnais ended a nine-match winless streak to climb to fifth place in the Ligue 1 standings, keeping their hopes for a Champions League berth alive.

The victory marks a critical turning point for the club after a period of stagnation that threatened their seasonal objectives.

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