STRASBOURG, France (Interstat) — Defying overwhelming pregame projections, RC Strasbourg Alsace delivered a stunning and emphatic 3-1 victory over Lyon in a Ligue 1 match Sunday at Stade de la Meinau.

The result, which came on Feb. 22, 2026, was a direct inversion of statistical expectations. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, while its ELO system gave Lyon a 92.2 percent probability to win. Instead, Strasbourg dominated long stretches of the match, improving its league record to 1 win and 0 losses, while Lyon fell to 0 wins and 1 losses to open the season.

The match turned on a chaotic and decisive two-minute span late in the first half. In the 37th minute, Strasbourg midfielder Martial Godo opened the scoring. Remarkably, Godo doubled the lead just moments later, finding the net again before the clock could advance to the 38th minute. The rapid-fire brace gave the home side a commanding 2-0 lead heading into halftime.

Strasbourg picked up right where it left off after the break. In the 52nd minute, defender Diego Moreira joined the attack and scored to extend the lead to 3-0. In a bizarre mirror of the first-half sequence, Moreira immediately struck again, netting his second goal of the match within the same minute.

Facing a four-goal deficit, Lyon found a brief response. In the 59th minute, midfielder Corentin Tolisso pulled a goal back for the visitors, and he too managed a second goal within the same minute, making the score 4-2. However, the mountain of a deficit from the earlier defensive collapses proved insurmountable, and Strasbourg closed out the match to secure the 3-1 win.

The offensive explosion was fueled by standout performances across the Strasbourg lineup. Godo and Moreira were the primary beneficiaries, each finishing with two goals. Their efforts were facilitated by creative play from teammates who came off the bench. Substitute forward Endrick recorded two assists, as did fellow substitute Ruben Kluivert. Defender Andrew Omobamidele also contributed a pair of assists from his defensive position, highlighting Strasbourg’s multifaceted attack.

The frantic second-half scoring was accompanied by a spike in disciplinary actions. In the 57th minute, Omobamidele and Kluivert were each shown yellow cards. The officiating continued in the 60th minute, with Endrick also receiving a caution.

The victory provides a perfect start to the Ligue 1 campaign for RC Strasbourg Alsace, which also holds a record of 1 win and 0 losses across all competitions this season. For Lyon, the defeat is a disappointing beginning, leaving the club with an 0-1 record both in the league and in all competitions. The match will be remembered for its flurry of goals and for Strasbourg’s comprehensive upset of one of France’s traditional powers.