Overview

• Saint-Étienne secured a critical 2-1 victory over Lyon, boosting their relegation survival hopes and dealing a blow to Lyon's Champions League ambitions.
• The match was halted for 45 minutes when a coin-like projectile from the stands struck assistant referee Mehdi Rahmouni, leading to the arrest of a suspect.
• Lucas Stassin, initially shown a red card for a dangerous foul on Corentin Tolisso, had the decision downgraded to yellow via VAR, sparking widespread criticism.
• Tolisso was stretchered off with a suspected knee injury, raising concerns about player safety in high-intensity matches.
• Saint-Étienne’s supporter groups, under threat of dissolution due to repeated violence, face increased scrutiny following this incident.