

In a commanding performance, Nice secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Lorient, marking only their second win in eight French league encounters. Lorient, plagued by defensive frailties on the road throughout the season, succumbed once again to poor defending, conceding in their 14th consecutive away game. The match saw Morgan Sanson capitalizing on a midfield mix-up to break the deadlock midway through the first half, followed by Jérémie Boga's clinical finish just seven minutes into the second period.
As the game neared its conclusion, substitute Evan Guessand sealed the victory with a goal two minutes from time, sealing Lorient's fate and sending them plummeting to second-to-last on the table. With Lorient now a mere four points ahead of bottom-placed Clermont and trailing Metz on goal difference, the result underlined the urgency for improvement in Lorient's defensive organization, while elevating Nice to the fifth position, bolstering their pursuit of higher standings in the league.