Stade Brest is back to winning ways in Matchday 17 of Ligue 1, taking down Olympique Lyon 2-1 in an exciting showdown. Goals from Mahdi Camara and Ludovic Ajorque secured the three points for the home side, while Jordan Veretout scored a consolation goal for the visitors.

A Fiery First Half at the Francis-Le Blé

The game kicked off with high energy as Brest took the lead early on with a goal from Mahdi Camara in the 8th minute. Later, Camara shone again, setting up Ludovic Ajorque for a second goal just before the 30-minute mark.

Lyon fought back towards the end of the first half. In added time, Jordan Veretout managed to pull one back with a neat finish following a great assist from Malick Fofana. However, goalkeeper Marco Bizot and the home defense stood firm to fend off Lyon’s attempts to equalize in the second half.

A Tough Blow for Lyon

This loss is the first of 2025 for Olympique Lyon, dealing a blow to their hopes of securing a European spot. The team, coached by Pierre Sage, currently sits fifth in the table, just one point ahead of Nice, who still have a game in hand.

Meanwhile, Stade Brest climbed to mid-table, putting on a solid display at the Francis-Le Blé stadium. This win helps the home side stay clear of the relegation zone and reinforces their campaign to maintain a safe position in the standings.