French Football: Lyon Triumph Over Ajaccio in Ligue 1, Lyon's Lacazette Scores First Post-Injury Goal

Lyon triumphed over Ajaccio in the French league on Sunday to retain their lead at the top of the table.

Lyon took control of the race for second place with a convincing victory against Ajaccio in the Coupe de France final.

Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann scored goals in the first half as the teams traded blows throughout the game, but it was Lionel Messi who proved the most valuable player, scoring his first goal in the match just after the break.

The scoreline was 2-0 in favor of Lyon, with Messi netting his first goal since December 28th, 2019.

"It's been a great season for me," said Messi. "I feel good and ready to play every day."

Lionel Messi's goal gave Lyon the upper hand in the race for the title, while Antoine Griezmann also scored in the first half to help the side claim the win.

"I'm happy because we won the game," said Griezmann. "It's always important to have confidence when you're playing well."

Despite the win, Lyon still trails Manchester United by three points for the championship, which will be decided on aggregate results from the last two rounds.

But the team has shown signs of resilience in recent weeks, and they remain confident that they can keep pace with the leaders.

"We need to continue to work hard and improve our performances," said coach Didier Deschamps.

Overall, the victory against Ajaccio was another step forward for Lyon, and they now look set to defend their title.