After the break, the FCBJ proved less strong in pressing and in transition and could not prevent Lyon from taking the lead by Georges Mikautadze (ex-Seraing), directly replaced by Alexandre Lacazette (64th, 1-2) . The Lyon defense was not merciless and Moujetzky took advantage of an error from Warmed Omari to equalize (69th, 2-2). While the two teams had heated situations in the final, notably with Fofana (75th), the qualification was decided on penalties without overtime.
GERMANY
Openda excluded and beaten against Al-Dakhil
With Ameen Al-Dakhil starting for the first time in the Bundesliga (replaced in the 62nd), Stuttgart beat Leipzig 2-1 in a match counting for the 17th day of the German championship. In the ranking, Leipzig (30 points) is 4th followed by Stuttgart (29) 5th.
Stuttgart paid dearly for a loss of ball in the center which Xavi Simons took advantage of to serve Benjamin Sesko in the area (10th, 0-1). If the VFB had more possession of the ball in a balanced first half, Leipzig generated more danger and a shot from Openda hit the post (17th). In the second half, the VFB turned the match around through Jacob Bruun Larsen (50th, 1-1) and Nick Woltemade (60th, 2-1). Leipzig experienced a difficult final with the exclusions of Sesko (85th) and Openda (88th). Arthur Vermeeren played the entire match and Maarten Vandevoordt remained on the bench.
Defeat, bad gesture and red card: bad evening for Loïs Openda in Stuttgart (VIDEO)
Bremen led three times and was joined three times by Heidenheim (3-3). Werder opened the scoring after a few touches of the ball by Marco Grüll (1st, 1-0). The visitors then restarted the duel thanks to Jan Schoppner (30th, 1-1). At the restart, Bremen projected itself further forward and Marvin Ducksch gave it the lead again (57th, 2-1). Not for long: FCH equalized through Luca Kerber (61st, 2-2). The duel seemed to fall asleep when Grüll scored a double (79th, 3-2). In stoppage time, Leo Scienza scored his 3rd goal of the season (90th+5, 3-3).
Yorbe Vertessen would have been excluded by Steffen Baumgart for sporting reasons from the selection of Union Berlin, which lost 0-2 to Augsburg. In the ranking, Bremen (26 points) is 9th, Augsburg (19) 12th, Union (17) 13th and Heidenheim (14) 15th.
ENGLAND
Trossard offers the derby to the Gunners
The North London derby as part of the 21st day of the English Championship ended with Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham. In the standings, the Gunners (2nd, 43 points) are four points behind Liverpool, with one game in hand.
Despite the absences of Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka and with Kai Havertz as a backup at number 9, Arsenal exerted strong pressure, which gave Antonin Kinsky a lot of sweat, for whom it was his first appearance in the Tottenham cage. After suffering the total domination of the Gunners, the Spurs fought back and scored first on a deflected shot from Heung-Min Son (25th, 0-1).
Arsenal purred for a few minutes before equalizing thanks to an autogoal from Dominic Solanke (40th, 1-1) and turning the situation in their favor through Trossard (44th, 2-1). In the second half, the Red Devil wasted a double opportunity (59th) before leaving the pitch (77th). But that didn’t stop the Gunners from interrupting a negative run in 2025.
Mangala loses against Tielemans and Onana, Faes and Leicester still beaten
Orel Mangala played the entire game in Everton’s 0-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Holders with the Villans, Amadou Onana, warned (8th), and Youri Tielemans played the entire match. The only goal was scored by Ollie Watkins from the penalty spot (51st, 0-1). Leicester and Wout Faes recorded a sixth straight league defeat 0-2 against Crystal Palace. In the standings, Aston Villa (35 points) is 7th, Tottehnham (13th) and Crystal Palace (14th) have 24 points, Everton (17) is 16th and Leicester (14) 18th.
SPAIN
Witsel and Atletico in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Atlético de Madrid qualified for the quarter-finals of the Spanish Football Cup after their 0-4 victory at second division Elche in the round of 16 on Wednesday. Axel Witsel, holder, played the entire match at the heart of Madrid’s defense.
Facing the current second in the Spanish D2, Atlético opened the way to success in the first period. Former Gant player Alexander Sorloth opened the scoring for the Colchoneros (8th, 0-1) before scoring twice from the penalty spot shortly before the half-hour mark (29th, 0-2).
In the second half, Diego Simeone’s players validated their success with goals scored by Rodrigo Riquelme (62nd, 0-3) and Julian Alvarez (76th, 0-4).
SCOTLAND
Clément and Raskin win against Aberdeen
Philippe Clément appointed Nicolas Raskin captain during Rangers’ 3-0 victory over Aberdeen in a match counting for the 17th day of the championship. Almost perfect at home with 11 wins and a draw in the league at Ibrox, Rangers occupy second place after 23 games with 47 points, 13 behind Celtic. Aberdeen (35 points) is 4th.
The goals were scored by Hamza Igamane (13th), Leon Balogun (90th+3) and Cyriel Dessers (90th+7), who entered the game in the 89th.
