The season has been full of surprises for Lyon, who had their fair share of problems during the regular season, but have managed to make a late push towards the top of the league table.
One player whose efforts have contributed significantly to this success is Lionel Messi, who scored four goals and provided four assists in his 8th goal against Marseille on Sunday. This was the highest number of goals he has scored since he joined Barcelona in 2017, which is also his highest total since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2016.
However, it wasn't just Messi's goal that had Lyon at its peak. The team also produced some other standout performances, with players like Robert Pires, Nathaniel Clyne, and Christian Benteke contributing to the team's success.
Pires was particularly impressive, scoring twice and providing one assist in his 9th goal against Nice. He finished the season as the top scorer in Ligue 1, which means that he has scored more than 20 goals in his career so far.
Clyne also played a key role for the team, scoring three times and providing two assists in his 10th goal against Toulouse. He helped the club to a strong run in the Europa League, where they reached the quarter-finals.
Benteke, who made his debut for Lyon last year, also contributed to the team's success, scoring once and providing one assist in his 11th goal against Monaco. He has become a regular starter for the club and has shown great potential to be a major force in the future.
Overall, Lyon has shown that they can compete at the top level of French football, especially with the contributions of Lionel Messi, Robert Pires, Nathaniel Clyne, and Christian Benteke. They will need to continue performing well throughout the season to keep themselves in contention for the title.