Lyon bounced back with a strong win against Qarabag, showcasing their skills and teamwork.
At the beginning of the game, Lyon struggled to find their rhythm. Qarabag started strong, showing they wanted to score first. However, against the flow of the game, Lyon managed to take the lead.
In the 15th minute, Georges Mikautadze scored for Lyon after a quick counter-attack. Ainsley Maitland-Niles made a great pass to Rayan Cherki, who then found Ernest Nuamah on the right. Nuamah set up Mikautadze, who finished the move with a goal.
This was the only goal of the first half, leaving Qarabag disappointed despite their strong performance. They had several chances to score, hitting the goalpost twice but failing to find the net.
Lyon came back stronger in the second half, looking to extend their lead. They nearly scored again when Benzia headed a ball onto the crossbar. Qarabag also had their chances, with Juninho coming close to equalizing, but Lucas Perri made a crucial save.
Tolisso, who came on at halftime, made an immediate impact with a stunning goal from 25 yards out, increasing Lyon’s lead. Lyon continued to attack, and Malick Fofana scored the third goal with a simple finish after a good setup from Benrahma.
With the game in their favor, Lyon added a fourth goal. Mikautadze scored again, skillfully controlling a cross from Maitland-Niles before chipping the goalkeeper.
In the final minutes, Qarabag was awarded a penalty, giving them a chance to score. Juninho took the shot but hit the post. However, luck was on their side as the ball bounced off Perri and went into the net, giving Qarabag a consolation goal.
Overall, Lyon’s performance was strong, and they showed their ability to bounce back after recent struggles in Europe.
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