Match report

Lyon Dominates Metz with 5-2 Victory in Ligue 1

Metz
Metz
2–5
FT
Lyon
Lyon
Jan 25, 2026

Lyon demonstrated their supremacy in the latest Ligue 1 match against Metz, securing a convincing 5-2 victory. The French giants took control early with goals from Endrick and Romain Kluivert before adding more to seal the deal. Despite Metz’s efforts to close the gap, Lyon held strong to maintain their position at the top of the table.

Key Facts

  • • Endrick scored two goals for Lyon, including a penalty.
  • • Romain Kluivert and Tino Morton also found the back of the net for Lyon.
  • • Koffi Kouao and Hervé Diallo both scored for Metz.
  • • Lyon had multiple substitutions but maintained their momentum throughout.

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 15 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 12 A. Toure (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (F)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure
  • 4 U. Mboula
  • 25 C. Melieres
  • 21 B. Stambouli
  • 33 B. Munongo
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 11 M. Mbaye
  • 23 I. Sane

Lyon

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Greif (G)
  • 22 C. Mata (D)
  • 21 R. Kluivert (D)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (D)
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 6 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 23 T. Morton (M)
  • 17 A. Moreira (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (F)
  • 9 Endrick (F)
  • 44 K. Merah (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 R. Descamps
  • 19 M. Niakhate
  • 46 T. Goncalves
  • 7 A. Karabec
  • 39 M. de Carvalho
  • 10 P. Sulc
  • 32 A. Gomes
  • 34 A. Hamdani
  • 45 R. Himbert

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    11' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Endrick · Assist: C. Tolisso
  2. Lyon
    16' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kluivert · Assist: K. Merah
  3. Lyon
    32' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Morton
  4. Metz
    34' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    Koffi Kouao
  5. Lyon
    45' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Endrick · Assist: T. Morton
  6. Lyon
    46' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: Moussa Niakhaté
  7. Metz
    62' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Yegbe · On: U. Mboula
  8. Metz
    62' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Toure · On: B. Stambouli
  9. Metz
    62' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: B. Munongo
  10. Metz
    64' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Diallo · Assist: Koffi Kouao
  11. Metz
    72' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Koffi Kouao

    Foul

  12. Lyon
    73' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Merah · On: M. de Carvalho
  13. Metz
    78' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Colin · On: G. Abuashvili
  14. Metz
    87' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Hein · On: I. Sane
  15. Lyon
    87' Lyon Goal · Penalty
    Endrick
  16. Lyon
    90'+2 Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Endrick · On: A. Hamdani
  17. Lyon
    90'+2 Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Moreira · On: R. Himbert

Match Stats

Stat Metz Lyon
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 86% 82%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 470 432
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 6 10
xG 1.30 2.59
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 404 355
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Endrick's early goal within the first 15 minutes set the tone for Lyon’s dominance, followed by Romain Kluivert and Tino Morton adding to the lead.
  • ▸ Lyon’s penalty in the 87th minute secured their victory against Metz’s late efforts.