2023-04-28 23:20:20
It would take an incredible alignment of the planets for the Lyonnais to be European next season. But at the accounting level, it is always possible. Laurent Blanc’s men won against Strasbourg at the start of the 33rd day of Ligue 1 (1-2) on Friday and are three points behind Lille, fifth, who have one game less. They also have the same number of points as sixth-placed Rennes.
What you must remember
In a rather open match, the Lyonnais first took time before entering their match. They had to manage the Strasbourg offensives (7th, 8th, 20th) and were able to count on Anthony Lopes, author of a fine parade in front of Diallo (14th). But the Alsatians finally opened the scoring thanks to Morgan Sanson’s first goal in his new colors (15th).
Not defeated, Olympique Lyonnais first equalized thanks to Castello Lukeba (32nd), attentive on a corner returned by Sels and excluded at the end of the match (90th + 2), before turning the tide four minutes later on a nice collective action concluded by Maxence Caqueret (36th). Les Gones could even have made the score worse, but Alexandre Lacazette put the ball on the post (64th).
Player: Bradley Barcola
In the absence of Rayan Cherki, left on the bench at kick-off, the young Lyonnais had the task of leading the Lyon attack with Lacazette. And he was good in his role. The 20-year-old winger could have scored a magnificent goal on his first foray into the Strasbourg camp. Served in depth, Bradley Barcola hooked Guilbert at the entrance to the area, before depositing the ball on the crossbar and the Sels post. This goal was finally refused for an offside at the start of the action (10th).
In the legs, he could have turned into a passer thanks to a new acceleration on the left side and a center back towards Corentin Tolisso, who failed to frame his attempt (52nd).
The number: 5
Lyon have been undefeated for five away matches in Ligue 1. Their last defeat outside the Rhône dates back to February 17 at Auxerre (1-2).
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