Lyon vs Nantes: Lyon edges past Nantes in a thrilling Groupama Stadium clash
Olympique Lyonnais secured a vital home win over FC Nantes, defeating them 2-1 in a captivating match at the Groupama Stadium.
Lyon controlled possession for much of the encounter (63% vs 37%), and generated more scoring opportunities (14 shots vs 9). In the 22nd minute, Nicolas Tagliafico opened the scoring after a fine assist from Said Benrahma. The goal came at a crucial moment in the match, as Nantes were proving to be a tough defensive unit.
However, Nantes responded in the second half and equalized with an own goal by Nicolas Pallois in the 54th minute. Lyon felt the blow and had to work hard to regain control.
The game became more intense, with several yellow cards (one for Lyon and two for Nantes). Lyon relentlessly sought to regain the lead, and achieved it in the 83rd minute, thanks to a goal from substitute Georgi Mikautadze.
Lyon took home all three points, in a game that was not without its challenges but showcased their ability to fight until the very end.
Substitutions lyon: at minute 65 E. Nuamah came in and R. Cherki went out., at minute 74 T. Tessmann came in and M. Fofana went out., at minute 74 M. Caqueret came in and C. Tolisso went out., at minute 83 Abner came in and S. Benrahma went out., at minute 83 G. Mikautadze came in and A. Lacazette went out.
Substitutions nantes: at minute 65 Mostafa Mohamed came in and J. Gbamin went out., at minute 66 F. Mollet came in and S. Thomas went out., at minute 73 I. Ganago came in and M. Simon went out., at minute 81 D. Assoumani came in and P. Chirivella went out., at minute 81 L. Leroux came in and M. Abline went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lyon
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