Europa League: The Triumph of Lyon over Eintracht

In an intriguing sixth round, Lyon secured a victory over Eintracht, taking the team down from first place and securing a spot in the playoffs.

In the sixth round of the Europa League, Lyon dealt Eintracht their first defeat of the tournament, knocking the Germans off the pedestal. The encounter began with the hosts missing a chance as the guests opened the score with a skilled play, concluded by Knauff from an advance on the right wing.

The Les Gones responded with an incredible long-range goal by Cherki. After the break, Lyon’s pressure became unstoppable, with Fofana and Nuamah securing the game's outcome by scoring twice in five minutes.

The visitors fought until the final whistle. Marmoush scored his customary goal, but even seven additional minutes could not save the guests from defeat — 3:2. Thus, Lyon overtook Eintracht, though both teams remained in the playoff zone.

Goals: Knauff, 18 (0:1); Cherki, 27 (1:1); Fofana M., 50 (2:1); Nuamah, 54 (3:1); Marmoush, 85 (3:2)

Lyon: Perry Lucas; Tagliafico (Abner, 81); Nyakhate; Caleta-Car; Tolisso (Tessmann, 81); Matic; Maitland-Niles; Fofana M.; Cherki (Veretout, 72); Nuamah (Benrahma, 72); Lacazette (Mikautadze, 81)

Substitutes: Deschamps R.; Kumbedi; Mata K.; Omari; Caqueret; Diawara; Molebe

Warnings: Lacazette 61; Tagliafico 69; Nyakhate 90; Maitland-Niles 90; Benrahma 90

Eintracht: Trapp; Theate; Koch; Nkunku N. (Kristensen R., 46); Collins N.; Tuta (Skhiri, 46); Shaibi (Marmoush, 63); Daud; Götze (Uzon, 63); Ekitike; Knauff (Baoya, 79)

Substitutes: Santos Kaua; Chandler; Matanovic

Warnings: Nkunku N. 13; Koch 57; Ekitike 74; Marmoush 80; Kristensen R. 90; Collins N. 90