Match report
Lyon Secures Victory Over Reduced Stade Brestois 29, 2-1
Lyon
2–1
FT
Stade Brestois 29
Jan 18, 2026
Lyon triumphed over a reduced Stade Brestois 29 team, winning 2-1 in Ligue 1 action. The match turned quickly in Lyon's favor after Raul Del Castillo of Brest was sent off at the 19th minute following a VAR review for an earlier foul. Lyon capitalized on their numerical advantage with goals from Pape Sulc and Abner Vinicius before halftime.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Lyon 2–Stade Brestois 29 1
- • Raul Del Castillo of Stade Brestois 29 was red-carded at the 19th minute following a VAR review.
- • Pape Sulc scored for Lyon in the 41st minute, assisted by A. Moreira.
- • Abner Vinicius extended Lyon's lead to 2-0 with a goal in the 45th minute, assisted by Endrick.
- • Jules Dina Ebimbe reduced the deficit for Stade Brestois 29 in the 87th minute, assisted by Brendan Chardonnet.
Lineups
Lyon
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 D. Greif (G)
- 98 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
- 22 C. Mata (D)
- 21 R. Kluivert (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 6 T. Tessmann (M)
- 23 T. Morton (M)
- 16 Abner Vinicius (M)
- 9 Endrick (F)
- 10 P. Sulc (F)
- 17 A. Moreira (F)
Substitutes
- 35 M. Da Silva
- 40 R. Descamps
- 33 H. Hateboer
- 5 O. Mangala
- 39 M. de Carvalho
- 44 K. Merah
- 7 A. Karabec
- 32 A. Gomes
- 45 R. Himbert
Stade Brestois 29
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 G. Coudert (G)
- 77 K. Lala (D)
- 5 B. Chardonnet (D)
- 44 S. Coulibaly (D)
- 2 B. Locko (D)
- 13 J. Chotard (M)
- 8 H. Magnetti (M)
- 10 R. Del Castillo (M)
- 24 L. Tousart (M)
- 14 R. Labeau Lascary (M)
- 19 L. Ajorque (F)
Substitutes
- 1 R. Majecki
- 4 J. M. Diaz
- 12 L. Zogbe
- 27 D. Guindo
- 23 K. Doumbia
- 7 J. Dina Ebimbe
- 33 H. Makalou
- 99 P. Mboup
Timeline
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18' Stade Brestois 29 Var · Card upgradeR. Del Castillo
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19' Stade Brestois 29 Card · Red CardR. Del Castillo
Foul
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41' Lyon Goal · Normal GoalP. Sulc · Assist: A. Moreira
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45' Lyon Goal · Normal GoalAbner Vinícius · Assist: Endrick
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47' Lyon Card · Yellow CardA. Maitland-Niles
Foul
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57' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Labeau Lascary · On: P. Mboup
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62' Lyon Var · Goal cancelledP. Sulc
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69' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 2Off: Ludovic Ajorque · On: D. Guindo
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69' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Tousart · On: Kamory Doumbia
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74' Lyon subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Tessmann · On: Orel Mangala
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74' Lyon subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Maitland-Niles · On: K. Merah
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81' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Lala · On: L. Zogbe
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81' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Locko · On: J. Dina Ebimbe
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86' Lyon Card · Yellow CardAbner Vinícius
Foul
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87' Stade Brestois 29 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Dina Ebimbe · Assist: Brendan Chardonnet
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89' Lyon subst · Substitution 3Off: Endrick · On: A. Karabec
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90' Lyon subst · Substitution 4Off: Abner Vinícius · On: H. Hateboer
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90' Lyon subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Moreira · On: R. Himbert
Match Stats
| Stat | Lyon | Stade Brestois 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 70% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 645 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | 1.53 | 0.69 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 586 | 185 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The ejection of Raul Del Castillo at the 19th minute marked a critical turning point as Stade Brestois 29 were left with ten men.
- ▸ Lyon's quick response to their opponent’s reduced number, scoring two goals before halftime, set the tone for the match.