Olympique Lyonnais started the Ligue 1 season 2025-2026 on a positive score with a 1-0 win over Lens, played at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium. This victory is particularly significant as it ends a series of four games without a win against Lens in Ligue 1, a series that went back two years and six months, since February 12, 2023 and the 2-1 win at Groupama Stadium. This match marks the end of a difficult period for OL against this historical rival, in a series comparable to that they experienced against Paris-Saint-Germain, their worst series against an opponent of Ligue 1.

The team’s performance also attracted media attention, with several Lyon players being recognized for their contributions. Clinton Mataet, Malick Fofana and Rémy Descamps were named to the standard team, while Hervé Koffi was preferred to Descamps between goals. Malang Sarr, in particular, received a very positive score (8/10), as did the Belgian winger, despite a hesitant start to the match. Olympique Lyonnais is currently the second best-rated team of the season, behind Stade Rennais, showing encouraging progress.

At the same time, Domiink Greif, the new goaltender of Olympique Lyonnais, left Mallorca to spend his medical visit with the club. When questioned by the Spanish media at the airport, he expressed his gratitude to Majorca while stressing the satisfaction of this new stage. He stated that the departure went well and that he would always maintain a affection for the Balearic Club. His arrival in Lyon represents a new chapter in his career and an important strengthening for the Rhodanian team.