Lyon held to draw at Angers as winless streak reaches 9 games

PARIS (AP) — Lyon’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League were further dented on Sunday after a 0-0 draw at Angers in Ligue 1, extending its winless run in all competitions to nine matches.

Looking for a first win since mid-February, Paulo Fonseca’s players were devoid of ideas in a match that offered few chances for both teams.

Lyon has a tough schedule ahead with matches against leader Paris Saint-Germain and second-placed Lens in its remaining six Ligue 1 games. The seven-time champions are currently fifth, two points behind third-placed Lille.

The top three in France qualify directly for the Champions League while the fourth-placed team enters the playoffs.

On Friday, defending champion PSG increased its lead over Lens to four points by beating Toulouse 3-1.

Lens endured an off night on Saturday and was well beaten by northern rival Lille 3-0.

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