Olympique Lyonnais defeated OGC Nice 2-0 to close out Ligue 1's 22nd matchday on February 15, 2026. Goals came from Tolisso and Nartey, highlighted by strong showings from Sulc and Niakhaté for Lyon, while Dante and Wahi underperformed for Nice.
Olympique Lyonnais secured a 2-0 win over OGC Nice at the Allianz Riviera, concluding Ligue 1's 22nd matchday. Lyon struggled initially but took the lead late in the first half via a header deflection from Pavel Sulc that assisted Corentin Tolisso. In the second half, Noah Nartey made it 2-0 in his fourth appearance for the club—his second goal—by dribbling past Vanhoutte and Abdi before slotting home left-footed past Dupé.
Sulc, deployed as a false nine without Endrick, contributed to both goals and initiated the second with a surging run down the right flank. Moussa Niakhaté anchored Lyon's defense, winning 88% of his duels and organizing the backline against Nice's attacks.
For Nice, 42-year-old captain Dante started steadily but faltered against Sulc, losing an aerial challenge on the opener and being outpaced for the second, leading to his substitution with 15 minutes remaining. Elye Wahi, on loan and regaining form, exited after just ten seconds due to a right ankle injury from a clash with Hateboer, leaving in tears with a lengthy absence anticipated.
The result bolsters Lyon's strong winter form, while Nice suffers from defensive lapses and misfortune.
