It’s significant news for Olympique Lyonnais that they won against Troyes (1-2) during the 20th day of Ligue 1, allowing them to take the lead in the championship. This comes after Paris Saint-Germain’s draw against Ajaccio, enabling Lyon to secure the top spot.
Samuel Umtiti, the French defender of Congolese origin, played a crucial role by scoring his first goal in the French championship, contributing to Lyon’s victory. Umtiti expressed his happiness about the goal and mentioned that it was a significant step for him. He acknowledged that there is room for improvement in their overall performance.
The goals for the match were scored by Maxime Gonalons (11th minute) and Samuel Umtiti (75th minute) for Lyon, and Benjamin Nivet (38th minute) for Troyes.
The lead in the championship is always a positive position for a team, and Lyon will likely be aiming to maintain their form and secure further victories as the season progresses. Football fans will be keen to see how the title race unfolds in the coming weeks.
