Lyon edged past Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 in a UEFA Europa League match on December 12, 2025, at the Groupama Stadium. The French side secured a nervy victory against the determined Dutch visitors to maintain their perfect record in the group. Lyon took the lead through a powerful strike from the edge of the box and doubled their advantage with a header from a corner before halftime. Go Ahead Eagles showed great spirit, scoring a consolation goal in the second half and pressing for an unlikely equalizer in the closing stages, but Lyon managed the game professionally to secure the match result. The win guaranteed Lyon top spot in their group with a game to spare. The Go Ahead Eagles manager was proud of his team's effort against a top opponent, while the Lyon coach stated the objective of winning the group was successfully achieved.