Lyon were relegated to Ligue 2 following a decision from the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG), French soccer's financial watchdog, seven months after they were provisionally relegated for financial mismanagement. The club announced they will appeal the decision, buying them more time to meet the DNCG's financial requirements.

Lyon have been demoted to Ligue 2 ahead of the 2025-26 season as a review confirmed their administrative relegation.

Olympique Lyonnais, the seven-time French champions, have the right to appeal against the decision. Should it stand, Lyon will be replaced in the Ligue 1 by Reims, who were beaten in the relegation pl