Lyon faced Racing Lens in the quarterfinals of the French Cup but was ultimately eliminated following a tense penalty shootout where the final score was 4-5 after a 2-2 tie in regulation time. Key player Pavel Šulc was unavailable due to a muscle injury, impacting Lyon's performance.

The match saw Lyon initially struggle as Lens took the lead with goals from Florian Thauvin and Abdallah Sima. Lyon managed to equalize late in the match with an 88th-minute goal from Remi Himbert, bringing the game to a draw as they headed into penalties. Adam Karabec, who entered the game late, managed to score in the penalty shootout, which was not sufficient for victory as a crucial miss from Moussa Niakhaté sealed Lyon's fate.

This elimination marks a disappointing turn for Lyon in the tournament, especially without their injured star player Šulc. The team's performance will be under scrutiny as they aim to regroup and focus on their league form moving forward.