Lyon Women dominate Marseille live on Oct 24 2026

Olympique Lyonnais Women secured a 2‑1 win over Marseille Women on Matchday 6 of Division 1 Féminine, thanks to a brace from Catarina Macario and a late goal by Kadidiatou Diani. The match, played at 9 p.m., confirmed Lyon’s superiority on the southern capital’s pitch.

What were the key moments of the game?

The first goal came in the 23rd minute when Macario collected a Wendie Renard cross and slotted it home. Marseille answered in the 37th minute via a strike from Maëlle Lakrar, but Lyon keeper Sarah Bouhaddi made a reflex save. In the second half, Diani equalised in the 58th minute from a corner, before Macario sealed the win in the 77th minute, converting a penalty after a foul in the box.

Why does this result matter for Olympique Lyonnais?

The win moves Lyon to 4th place in Ligue 1 with 60 points, 18 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses from 34 games, and a recent form of LLWWW. Although those figures belong to the men’s side, they reflect the club’s overall health. In the women’s league, Lyon stays 16 points behind leaders Paris Saint‑Germain, keeping the title race alive.

What lies ahead for the next fixtures?

The women’s next challenge is against Paris Saint‑Germain Women on Nov 7, a decisive clash for the standings. Coach Sonia Bompastor stressed the need to stay focused and utilise the squad depth, especially youngsters like Vicky Bechoff who have already shown promise.

What off‑field impacts stem from this performance?

The success draws sponsor interest, strengthening new sponsorship talks for the women’s section. Additionally, the club’s social media saw a 12 % rise in engagement after the match, indicating the team’s growing popularity.