OL largely and logically won against Rangers (1-4) on Thursday during the second day of the Europa League.
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A general found
It took eight games. Aphone since the start of the season, Alexandre Lacazette scored a double this Thursday, during the victory of “his” OL on the ground of Glasgow Rangers (1-4). His first two goals in 2024-25. Release. After restoring the lead to Olympique Lyonnais, the 35-year-old sent a beautiful warhead into Butland’s top corner just before half-time. Very sober in his celebrations, Lacazette finally unlocked his counter, and in style. Very good news for Pierre Sage.
Lucas Perri changed the course of the match
The score is large, but it was not that simple for the Lyonnais. And without a great Lucas Perri, it might not have turned out so well… The 26-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper had to make four saves in this game, each one as decisive and impressive as the last. Put into action from the first minutes, he changed the course of the match. Pierre Sage and his players owe a debt of gratitude to the one who disgusted the Scottish attackers, especially at the start of the match.
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Ride youth!
Alongside Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki and Malick Fofana will have set the Rangers defense on fire. The first city provided two assists and the second was the first and last scorer of the match. A new wind is blowing over the Lyon club, which has seen its two young nuggets be decisive on several occasions in recent weeks. A breath of fresh air for Pierre Sage’s team, which has finally launched its season and which has a third consecutive victory in all competitions.
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An imprecise and apathetic Scottish team
The three goals conceded in the first period by the Rangers clearly show all the problems that have eaten away at the Scottish team. Defensive errors on the second goal, a lack of aggressiveness on the last two. However, the Gers’ statistics are ultimately quite close to those of OL, but the lack of precision made the difference in this meeting. From the first seconds, Cerny’s incredible miss against the empty goal will give Scottish fans nightmares.
Outings for disabling injuries
The only negative point of the meeting for Pierre Sage and Les Gones? Injuries to Clinton Mata and Nemanja Matic, two regulars in the starting 11. Fortunately for the Rhone technician, the international break arrives on Sunday evening, which will give his men time to breathe after a frantic pace of five matches in two weeks. And to get back to business?
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