Lyon's Cherki Proud Of Extraordinary Run As Fonseca's Side Clinches 13th Straight Win

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Lyon’s charge up the Ligue 1 table continued with a 2-0 win against Nice, while Rayan Cherki watched on with clear satisfaction. The former Lyon playmaker, now at Manchester City, expressed pride as the club extended a long winning sequence.

Cherki left Lyon for Manchester City last summer, ending a spell at the club where Cherki came through the academy. Lyon had faced a difficult opening to the campaign, but the current form now places the team firmly in contention near the Ligue 1 summit.

Speaking to Ligue 1+ after the victory, Cherki underlined OL’s progress and emotional meaning. Cherki said: "It's great to be back. A 13th consecutive victory is extraordinary. I'm proud to see where OL are right now, I wish them all the best!" Cherki watched from the stands as Lyon handled Nice.

That win moved Lyon to within six points of second-place Paris Saint-Germain, and seven behind surprise leaders Lens. The club now sits five points clear of fourth-place Marseille, who drew with Strasbourg on Saturday, strengthening Lyon’s position in the battle for Champions League qualification.

Paulo Fonseca’s side have put together 13 consecutive wins in all competitions, a streak that started in December. It is now the second-longest winning run in Lyon’s history, just one short of the 14 straight victories recorded in 2006, while the latest result completed nine successive home wins.

Before the season began, Lyon faced the threat of relegation to Ligue 1’s second tier if finances were not stabilised. Cherki was among the players sold to help balance the accounts, highlighting how off-field pressures shaped the current squad and structure.

Fonseca, also speaking to Ligue 1+, stressed how much the Nice result meant in the wider campaign. Fonseca said: "Today was a very important day. Everyone understands how these three points could be a good step for us, That's why everyone was so happy at the end. The team's performances so far have been magnificent, and the group deserves it. This victory was very important for us."

The coach now views Champions League qualification as a realistic target, given the points cushion and momentum. Lyon’s recent consistency, especially at home, supports that ambition, while the historical context of the winning run underlines how rarely the club has sustained such form across domestic and other competitions.

The transformation from early-season uncertainty to a strong Ligue 1 position has changed the mood around OL. Cherki’s admiration from afar, Fonseca’s praise, and the statistical markers of this run together show how far Lyon have climbed within a few months.