Strasbourg Ends Lyon’s 13‑Game Run as Haise Guides Rennes to 3‑0 Victory
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Image: Le MondeLe milieu de terrain belge de strasbourg, Diego Moreira (numéro 7), célèbre le deuxième but de son équipe lors du match de Ligue 1 opposant le RC Strasbourg Alsace à l’Olympique lyonnais, au Stade de la Meinau, à Strasbourg, le 22 février 2026.SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP (SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) Source Full size
League Table Shifts After Weekend Matches PSG reclaimed Ligue 1’s top spot with a 3‑0 win over Metz on 21 February, reaching 54 points and pulling two ahead of Lens [2]. Lens dropped to second after a 2‑3 home loss to Monaco, snapping a ten‑game winning streak and falling to 52 points [2]. Strasbourg’s 3‑1 victory over Lyon lifted the club to seventh place with 34 points, ending Lyon’s 13‑match run [1]. Lille’s 1‑0 penalty win over Angers brought them within three points of Marseille, tightening the chase for European places [1]. These outcomes compressed the points gap among the top six while keeping mid‑table clubs under pressure.
Strasbourg Defeats Lyon, Ending 13‑Game Run On 22 February Strasbourg beat Olympique Lyonnais 3‑1, with a decisive penalty by Joaquin Panichelli in the 84th minute sealing the result [1]. Coach Pablo Fonceca described the loss as painful but cautioned against dramatizing the setback [1]. Captain Corentin Tolisso called the performance disappointing and warned teammates to avoid careless play [1]. The win moved Strasbourg to seventh place on 34 points, while Lyon’s streak halted at 13 victories [1].
Franck Haise Debuts with Rennes’ Convincing Win In his first match in charge, Franck Haise guided Rennes to a 3‑0 triumph over Auxerre, with early goals from Esteban Lepaul and Mahdi Camara [1]. The victory lifted Rennes to fourth place, three points behind Marseille in the standings [1]. Haise’s immediate impact was highlighted as a catalyst for Rennes’ push toward a Champions League berth [1].
Lille Secures First Ligue 1 Victory of Season Olivier Giroud converted a penalty to give Lille a 1‑0 away win at Angers, marking the club’s first league triumph of the 2026 campaign [1]. The result placed Lille three points behind Marseille, easing coach Bruno Genesio’s precarious situation [1]. Lille’s win, alongside Nantes’ 2‑0 success over Le Havre and Nice’s 3‑3 draw with Lorient, illustrated the volatile mid‑table dynamics [1].
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Le Monde: Strasbourg halts Lyon’s streak as Haise shines, Lille rebounds: Details Strasbourg ending Lyon’s 13‑game run, Haise’s debut 3‑0 win for Rennes, and Lille’s first‑season victory, emphasizing points shifts and reactions from coaches and captains .
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Le Monde: PSG retakes Ligue 1 lead after beating Metz and Lens lose to Monaco: Reports PSG’s 3‑0 win over Metz reclaiming the lead, Lens’ 2‑3 loss to Monaco ending a ten‑game streak, and broader implications for the title race .
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Le Monde: Lens eyes Champions League spot as they host Monaco: Provides pre‑match context on Lens’ one‑point lead over PSG, the club’s financial austerity, and its ambition for a top‑three finish to secure Champions League qualification .
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026 – Lyon defeats Laval 2‑0 to reach the Coupe de France quarter‑finals, with Endrick scoring his fifth goal for the club and goalkeeper Rémy Descamps making decisive saves; Lens overcomes Troyes 4‑2 after extensive squad rotation, securing its own quarter‑final berth and moving to seventh place with 34 points [4].
Feb 5, 2026 (future) – The Coupe de France quarter‑final draw is scheduled for Thursday evening, setting up potential clashes among Lyon, Marseille, Monaco and Strasbourg as the competition heads toward its climax [4].
Feb 21, 2026 – Lens leads Ligue 1 by one point over PSG with twelve games remaining and aims to protect its advantage; sporting director Jean‑Louis Leca stresses that the club pursues “coherence rather than prestige” and calls a top‑three finish “extraordinary” for a fourth Champions League appearance, while noting PSG’s dominance with thirteen league titles [3].
Feb 21, 2026 – PSG beats Metz 3‑0, with goals from Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola and Gonçalo Ramos, reclaiming Ligue 1’s top spot at 54 points and creating a two‑point gap over Lens [1].
Feb 21, 2026 – Monaco upsets Lens 3‑2, ending Lens’s ten‑game winning streak; after leading 2‑0, Lens concedes late goals and coach Pierre Sage admits his side “déconné,” while left‑back Matthieu Udol says the performance is “complicated to explain” because the team lost possession and failed to press [1].
Feb 22, 2026 – Strasbourg halts Lyon’s 13‑game winning run with a 3‑1 victory, a penalty by Joaquin Panichelli sealing the result; Lyon coach Pablo Fonceca says the defeat “pains me, but we must not dramatize,” and captain Corentin Tolisso calls the display “disappointing” [2].
Feb 22, 2026 – In his debut, Rennes manager Franck Haise guides the team to a 3‑0 win over Auxerre, moving Rennes to fourth place, three points behind Marseille [2].
Feb 22, 2026 – Lille records its first Ligue 1 win of 2026, beating Angers 1‑0 via Olivier Giroud’s penalty, narrowing the gap to Marseille and easing coach Bruno Genesio’s precarious situation [2].