Lyon’s winless streak reaches 5 games after 0-0 draw with Auxerre

By Canadian Press on November 23, 2025.

LYON, France (AP) — Lyon’s winless streak stretched to five games across all competitions Sunday after failing to beat last-placed Auxerre in the French league.

The 0-0 draw could have been worse for the injury and suspension-hit visitors with Dominik Greif saving a penalty from Auxerre’s Lassine Sinayoko in the first half.

That was awarded after Sekou Mara had been bundled over in the area by Moussa Niakhaté. Mara had earlier had a goal ruled out as Auxerre’s goalless run stretched to five games. Auxerre’s winless run is now at eight games starting with the 2-0 loss at Paris Saint-Germain.

Mara also went close in the second half, while Lyon’s Afonso Moreira drew a good save from Donovan Leon in stoppage time.

Late drama

Romain del Castillo scored a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time – five minutes after he’d had another penalty saved – to give Brest a 3-2 win over Metz for its first victory since September.

Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem made up for an own-goal in first-half stoppage time by equalizing in second-half stoppage time for Nantes to draw with Lorient 1-1 with both teams fighting relegation. It kept Nantes just ahead of the visitors on goal difference.

Yassin Belkhdim’s early goal was enough for Angers to win at Toulouse 1-0 and draw level with the home team on 16 points.

Lille hosted FC Paris later Sunday.

PSG leads by two points from Marseille after both won this weekend.

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