FC Lorient made it two wins in a week by defeating Olympique Lyonnais 1-0 at the Stade du Moustoir on December 8, 2025. This narrow Ligue 1 victory, following their win over Nice, marked a superb period for Lorient and showcased their growing confidence. The only goal of a tight and tactical affair came in the second half, with Lorient capitalizing on a moment of defensive hesitation from the Lyon backline. Lyon, fresh off a big win themselves, controlled large spells of possession but found Lorient's defensive shape incredibly difficult to penetrate. The home side defended their lead with determination and organization to secure another clean sheet and a valuable three points. The result propelled Lorient further up the table, while Lyon's hopes of a consistent run were dented by this away defeat. The Lorient manager spoke of his team's incredible work ethic, and the Lyon coach expressed disappointment at his side's lack of cutting edge.