Strasbourg 3-1 Olympique Lyonnais Player Ratings: Moreira 9/10 MOTM as Le Racing Stun Lyon in a Crunching 3-1 Victory

Strasbourg produced a ruthless display at the Stade de la Meinau, defeating Lyon 3-1 in a composed Ligue 1 outing. While possession was evenly split, the hosts made their moments count, turning pressure into goals and keeping Lyon largely quiet in the attacking third.

Martial Godo broke the deadlock in the 37th minute before Diego Moreira doubled the advantage shortly after the break. Olympique Lyonnais responded through Corentin Tolisso in the 59th minute, but their hopes of a comeback never truly gathered momentum as Strasbourg remained defensively compact and disciplined.

Just when it seemed like a rout, the visitors found a glimmer of hope. Their captain, Corentin Tolisso, pulled one back near the hour mark. For a moment, a comeback seemed possible. However, Strasbourg regained control and put the game to bed when Clinton Mata gave away a penalty, which Joaquín Panichelli confidently converted in the 83rd minute to seal a well-deserved three points. Here are Sportsdunia's Strasbourg vs Olympique Lyonnais player ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Strasbourg maximised key moments, scoring three times from limited high-quality chances.
• Tolisso’s goal briefly shifted momentum, but Strasbourg quickly regained control and shut down any comeback hopes.
• Clinton Mata’s foul led to Panichelli’s late spot-kick, sealing the result and ending Lyon’s resistance.

Olympique Lyonnais Player Ratings vs Strasbourg

Check out the Olympique Lyonnais player ratings for the Strasbourg vs Olympique Lyonnais Ligue 1 match.

Goalkeeper

Dominik Greif - 5.0: A difficult evening for the Lyon keeper. While he made four saves, some of them quite impressive, conceding three goals is never a good look. He looked a bit exposed by his defense and couldn't do much about the penalty or Moreira's superb strike. What stood out to us was how busy he was, a clear sign of his team's defensive struggles throughout the match.

Defenders

Moussa Niakhaté - 6.0: He had a stellar passing accuracy of 93%, which shows his composure on the ball. However, as part of a defense that was breached three times, his performance was mixed. He made four clearances and an interception, but was often caught in two minds. We noticed he struggled to organize the backline against Strasbourg's fluid attacks.

Ruben Kluivert - 5.5: This was a tough outing for the defender. He picked up a yellow card and seemed to struggle with the pace of Strasbourg's forwards. He did make a few clearances and won most of his duels, but was ultimately part of a failing defensive unit. He was substituted late on, which was probably a mercy.

Clinton Mata - 5.0: A night to forget for Mata. The defining moment of his game was conceding the penalty that extinguished any hope of a comeback. That single error was a massive blow. Despite winning a good number of duels and making some tackles, his rash challenge proved incredibly costly and overshadows any positive contributions.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 6.0: He was busy, making five clearances and four tackles, but his overall impact was minimal. He tried to get involved but often found himself chasing shadows. He did his defensive duties reasonably well but offered very little going forward to support the attack, which Lyon desperately needed.

Midfielders

Tanner Tessmann - 6.0: A quiet 58 minutes for the midfielder. He was neat and tidy in possession, with a decent pass completion rate, but failed to impose himself on the game. He was largely anonymous before being the first player substituted. We expected more drive and creativity from his position.

Corentin Tolisso - 7.5: The clear standout performer for a poor Lyon side. He showed true captain's spirit, fighting for every ball and trying to drag his team back into the game. He scored Lyon's only goal with a well-taken shot and was the one player who looked like he could make something happen.

Tyler Morton - 6.5: He kept the ball moving with an impressive 91% pass accuracy and recycled possession well. However, he was a bit too safe. His performance lacked the incisive passes needed to break down a well-organized Strasbourg defense.

Forwards

Endrick - 6.0: A frustrating game for the young forward. He was isolated for long periods and struggled to get involved. He got a shot on target and picked up a yellow card for his troubles. Lost possession far too many times, which killed any attacking momentum.

Pavel Sulc - N/A: It feels unfair to give him a rating. His match was cruelly cut short by injury after just 28 minutes. He barely had time to make an impact before being forced off the pitch.

Abner - 5.5: A very ineffective performance. He was caught offside and lost possession a staggering 15 times, offering next to nothing in the final third. He seemed completely off the pace of the game. It's a performance he'll want to move on from quickly.

Substitutes

Noah Nartey, Roman Yaremchuk, Rémi Himbert, Nicolás Tagliafico: The substitutes came on but failed to alter the course of the match. The damage was already done, and they couldn't find a way to penetrate the solid Strasbourg defense.

Manager

P. Rodrigues Fonseca - 5.0: His tactical setup was all wrong. His team was defensively fragile and lacked any real attacking cohesion. Strasbourg seemed to exploit their weaknesses with ease. The substitutions made little difference, and he was thoroughly out-managed on the day.

Strasbourg Player Ratings vs Olympique Lyonnais

Here are the Strasbourg player ratings against Olympique Lyonnais.

Goalkeeper

Mike Penders - 7.0: A solid and composed performance from the Strasbourg keeper. He couldn't do anything about Tolisso's goal but was otherwise untroubled for large parts of the game. He made the one save required of him, and his distribution was excellent.

Defenders

Andrew Omobamidele - 7.0: A rock at the back before his late substitution. His near-perfect pass accuracy (98%) shows his incredible composure under pressure. He read the game beautifully, making several crucial recoveries and an interception. He kept Lyon's attack quiet with ease.

Ben Chilwell - 6.0: A steady, if unspectacular, performance. He was defensively sound and didn't put a foot wrong. He didn't venture forward as much as we've seen in other games, but he didn't need to. He did his job effectively as part of a well-drilled defensive unit.

Ismaël Doukouré - 7.0: The captain led his defense with authority. He was in the right place at the right time to make clearances and interceptions. What stood out to us was his positioning, which was impeccable. He was a major reason why Lyon's forwards had such a frustrating evening.

Guela Doué - 7.5: An excellent all-around display from the defender. He was tenacious in the tackle, winning all of his attempts, and made three key interceptions. He also contributed offensively, getting forward to support attacks and delivering some dangerous crosses.

Midfielders

Diego Moreira - 9.0: Our Man of the Match, without a doubt. He was simply unplayable. He scored a sensational goal from distance and provided a clever assist for the opener. He was a constant menace, creating chances and terrorizing the Lyon defense with his movement and skill. A truly electrifying performance and the highest-rated player on the pitch.

Julio Enciso - 7.0: A livewire in the Strasbourg attack. He was a creative spark, laying on two key passes and always looking to run at the defense. His energy was infectious, and he played a big part in his team's attacking dominance before he was substituted.

Martial Godo - 8.0: Fantastic performance from the midfielder. He showed great composure to score the crucial opening goal and was a nightmare for Lyon to handle all game. He drew four fouls, created two chances, and got his shots on target. His direct running and work rate were exceptional.

Samir El Mourabet - 8.5: An absolute masterclass in midfield control. He didn't misplace a single pass all game, a perfect 100% accuracy. He also provided the assist for Moreira's goal and cleverly won the penalty that sealed the win.

Valentín Barco - 7.5: He was a creative force down the flank. His crossing was a constant threat, and he linked up play beautifully. He retained possession well and worked hard defensively when needed. His delivery from wide areas was a key part of Strasbourg's game plan.

Forwards

Joaquín Panichelli - 8.0: A tireless worker leading the line. He held the ball up well, drew fouls, and was a physical presence that bothered the Lyon defenders all evening. He showed nerves of steel to step up and convert the penalty to make it 3-1, capping off a very strong performance.

Substitutes

Abdoul Ouattara, Sam Amo-Ameyaw, and Aaron Anselmino: They came on late to help see out a comfortable victory, providing fresh legs and ensuring there were no late dramas.

Manager

G. O'Neil - 8.5: He got his tactics spot on. His team was organized, disciplined, and played with a clear identity. They pressed aggressively and exploited Lyon's defensive vulnerabilities perfectly. It was a comprehensive victory that the manager can be very proud of.

Man of the Match

Diego Moreira was the man of the match.

Worst Performer

Clinton Mata was the worst performer.