Lyon Suffers Another Defeat; Paulo Fonseca Holds onto European Ambition Unscathed
Lyon on the Ropes After AS Monaco's 2-0 Victory
It was a dampening Saturday for Lyon, who faced a crushing defeat (0-2) at the hands of AS Monaco in the 33rd round of Ligue 1. Despite Paulo Fonseca's efforts to keep the European dream alive, the Principality club emerged victorious, thanks to Minamino's (62') and Zakaria's (68') second-half strikes.
This win propelled Monaco to the runner-up spot in the standings, leaving Lyon reeling on 54 points. However, there's a glimmer of hope for Lyon, as they can still vie for fifth place, given Strasbourg's loss to Angers.
Monaco's towerning form under Fonseca shows no signs of abating, as they gear up to host Angers in the final round, aiming to seal their fate in the European race.
Before this clash, Monaco held the third spot in the table, while Lyon was languishing in seventh. With this win, Monaco is bound to push further up the rankings, while Lyon may find themselves slipping even lower than their current position.
In the standings prior to round 33, the dominating clubs were:1. Paris Saint-Germain2. Marseille3. Monaco4. Nice5. Lille6. Strasbourg7. Lyon
Unfortunately, detailed updated standings after round 33 aren't publicly available. However, it's safe to assume that Monaco's points would have seen a modest increase following the victory, while Lyon would have suffered a points deficit. The race for the top two positions—Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille—remains unaltered.
In essence, Monaco's triumph over Lyon in round 33 marked a significant shift in the Ligue 1 standings, strengthening Monaco's position near the top, while dealing a blow to Lyon's European aspirations[2][4][5].
- Fonseca and Lyon were unable to steer their team to a win against Monaco in the Port of Lyon, with the visiting team securing a 2-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Minamino and Zakaria.
- Despite the defeat, Lyon still have a chance to secure fifth place in the standings, as Strasbourg, currently holding that position, lost to Angers.
- Monaco, currently coached by Fonseca, will host Angers in their final match, seeking to secure their spot in the European leagues, given the lead they have over Lyon on the standings with 54 points.
- Lyon, on the other hand, face the daunting task of thanking their fans for the sportsmanship shown throughout the season, as their European dream may have come to a disappointing end in the 33rd round of Ligue 1.
