If you don't look at the development of League 1 over several seasons, most people might think that Lyon is a weak club, but actually they are not a weak club, they are just unlucky this season and it could be said that this is Lyon's worst season because they have to fight to secure their position so as not to be relegated, and I think Lyon can still secure a position in the middle of the standings because this season is still long and Lyon still has the opportunity to recover from their current downturn.
I think it's too far if you say Lyon can secure 3rd place so they can advance to the Champions League, they can just get out of the relegation zone which is a lucky thing for Lyon because they are fighting for that and I think their focus is not on the Champions League or league competitions. Europe because their current focus is on improving their overall performance so as not to be relegated.
I hope that after good results in the last few matches, Lyon can continue their good performance so that they are not underestimated by other clubs.
Lyon is gradually becoming a relegation team and I know for sure that they won't want that for themselves. Their recent games have been so poor on their side and it seems like there's a huge work to be done. They have over 20 games to go and they have to secure at least 40 points to be out of the relegation zone.
Hopefully, they'd be able to play well a bit, win some games and draw some and also avoid much losses too because every loss will affect their chance. Extra efforts and determination needs to be put to the team and they've got face the reality of the battle they've got at hand.
No laziness or backwardness should be entertained too. Their league is not so competitive and they normally themselves have the strength before now to compete. There's still high chance for them. Winning at least 9 out of the remaining 20+ games would go along way. Asides the 3points being secured, the goal margin should be considered too as it plays it's own role in keeping a club at the top.