This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Lyon saw their impressive winning streak come to an end this Sunday, being defeated by Strasbourg 3-1 in a match counting for the 23rd round of Ligue 1. The loss prevents Paulo Fonseca's team from closing the gap to second-placed Lens, who also lost this round. The team led by Paulo Fonseca, who celebrated their 13th consecutive victory against Nice the previous week, presented a different tactic in Alsace. Without Afonso Moreira, the Portuguese coach promoted the return of Endrick after suspension and made some changes. However, the alterations had no effect, with Lyon being completely dominated by a superior Strasbourg in every aspect during the first half. The pressure from the home team eventually paid off. In the 37th minute, following an excellent collective play, Diego Moreira – a forward trained at Benfica – assisted Godo for the 1-0. The interval did not bring improvements for the visitors. Strasbourg maintained their dominance and doubled their lead early in the second half. Diego Moreira, one of the standout players of the match, first saw Greif deny him a goal in the 51st minute, but in the next minute, he made it 2-0 with the help of an unfortunate deflection from Tessmann, marking his third goal in the league. Despite the difficulties, Lyon managed to reignite hope in the 59th minute when captain Tolisso, with a brilliant individual play in the area, reduced the score to 2-1. However, the reaction was nothing more than a glimpse. Although the team improved slightly, they never truly threatened Strasbourg's superiority, who sealed the match in the 85th minute. Panichelli converted a penalty, setting the final score at 3-1 and putting an end to a winter that had, until now, been perfect for Lyon. Fighting for spots in European competitions, Lille and Rennes did what was required and won their respective matches. With Tiago Santos and Félix Correia in the starting eleven, Lille scored just before halftime, with veteran Olivier Giroud successfully converting a penalty (45+2'), which was enough to secure three points at Angers' ground. Rennes also won away, in this case, visiting Auxerre (3-0). All goals came in the first half: a brace from Camara (20' and 45') and a goal from Lepaul (22') were the scorers. With these results, Lille and Rennes remain tied, with 37 points, in fifth and sixth place, respectively. Further down the table, Nice could only manage a 3-3 draw against Lorient. Without Tiago Gouveia, Louchet (12' and 45+1') and Boudache (59') scored for Nice, while Pagis (45+4'), Dieng (67'), and Cadiou (90+5') found the net for Lorient. One point for the Cote d'Azur emblem, which continues to fight for survival, occupying 14th place.
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