Seven-time French champion Lyon continued to improve with their fourth straight win in all competitions on Sunday, defeating Nantes 2-0 in the French league.
Nicolas Tagliafico scored the first goal for Lyon, and Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois contributed an own goal, helping Lyon secure their third win in seven league matches.
This gives the team a bit of breathing space, sitting five points above the relegation playoff spot.
Tagliafico opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, finishing from a cross by Saïd Benrahma, marking his first goal of the season.
Nantes missed several chances to equalize and faced a setback in the second half when Pallois accidentally scored an own goal while trying to defend a cross from Corentin Tolisso.
Paris Saint-Germain, trailing unbeaten Monaco by three points, has an opportunity to narrow the gap with a win against Nice later on Sunday.
