OL left on their European tour this evening. After two successes (Olympiakos and Rangers), a defeat (Besiktas) against the run of play and a frustrating draw (Hoffenheim), John Textor's club this time went to the warm atmosphere of Qarabag for the 5th day of the Europa League. Pierre Sage took advantage of this trip to revive some (Omari, Mikautadze, Nuamah) and continue for others (Tagliafico, Cherki, Fofana). This 4-2-3-1 formula suffered a few shocks from the start, notably this breakthrough in depth from Juninho (you can't make this up), saved by Perri (6th).
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After this scare, the Gones, through a great collective action from Maitland-Niles via Cherki then Nuamah on the side and the conclusion of Mikautadze took the lead (0-1, 15th). Despite this welcome opening goal, OL suffered and buckled under the pressure, without breaking. Andradre found the post (18th) then Kashchuk missed the target (25th), like Jankovic (41st), while the bar saved Perri on this header from Juninho (42nd). It took a final save from the Brazilian goalkeeper against Benzia (45th+2) to maintain the score advantage at the break. Despite this, the Lyonnais suffered terribly. The entry of Tolisso in place of Nuamah felt good.
OL have a small point on the podium
This at least rebalanced the team. Tessman (49th) and Cherki stood out (55th). Benzia even extended Caleta-Car's header onto his own bar, and Taglifico also failed to finish at the end of the action (56th). Perri's new save in front of Juninho was a reminder of the danger posed by the locals (57th) but in the process, and after a too solo Cherki (62nd), Tolisso sent a heavy strike into the top corner of Qarabag (0-2, 63rd). The Azerbaijanis abdicated. A few moments later, Fofana on a serve from Benrahma (68th, 0-3) and especially Mikautadze with a sublime finish (0-4, 80th) sealed the fate of this meeting. OL moved to 6th place in this Europa League, Juninho's penalty in the final minutes (1-4, 87th) not changing the outcome of the evening.
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In the other matches, we remain at the top of the ranking with the leader, Lazio who hosted Ludogorets. At the end of a disappointing performance where he was denied an obvious penalty, then Guendouzi hit the bar at the end of the match, the Italian club had to settle for a 0-0 draw, dropping its first points in the process. in this edition. It still remains in the lead, tied with Athletic Bilbao, brilliant winner of Elfsborg 3-0. Faller from Tottenham in the previous match, Galatasaray failed to confirm but completes the podium. Initially trailing, the Turks brought home a 1-1 draw from Alkmaar. Further in the ranking, Maccabi Tel-Aviv beat Besiktas 3-1, Plzen won over kyiv 2-1, like PAOK in RIga (2-0). Finally, Anderlecht and Porto parted in a 2-2 draw.
The Europa League standings here.
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The results of the 6:45 p.m. matches:
Qarabag 1 – 4 OL : Juninho (sp 87e); Mikautadze (15e, 80e), Tolisso (63e), Fofana (68e)
Athletic Bilbao 3 – 0 Elfsborg : Boiro (6e), Prados (23e), Guruzeta (53e)
AZ Alkmaar 1 – 1 Galatasaray : Mijnans (2nd) ; Koopmeiners (csc 43rd)
Besiktas 1 – 3 Maccabi Tel-Aviv : Rafa Silva (38e) ; Kanichowsky (23e), Peretz (43e), Batista (80e)
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Dynamo Kiev 1 – 2 Victoria Pilsen : Kabayev (90e+5); Vydra (55th), Sulc (90th)
Riga FS 0 – 2 PAOK : Despodov (2e), Chalov (59e)
Anderlecht 2 – 2 FC Porto : Degreef (52e), Amuzu (86e) ; Galen (sp 24e), Vieira (83e)
Lazio Rome 0 – 0 Ludogorets Razgrad
Pub. the 28/11/2024 20:47
– UPDATE 28/11/2024 21:14
