Match report

Lyon Stuns Lille with Late Comeback, Wins 4-3 (Ligue 1)

Lille
Lille
3–4
FT
Lyon
Lyon
May 6, 2024

Lyon stunned Lille with an impressive 4-3 victory, despite trailing early on. Bafodé Diakité put Lille ahead in the 21st minute before E. Zhegrova doubled their lead shortly after. Lyon fought back, scoring four goals, including a brace from M. Fofana and S. Benrahma's crucial strike. Alexandre Lacazette and M. Balde sealed the win for Lyon with late goals.

Key Facts

  • • Lille opened the scoring through Bafodé Diakité in the 21st minute.
  • • E. Zhegrova made it 2-0 for Lille from an assist by J. David at the 37th minute.
  • • Sofiane Benrahma pulled one back for Lyon with a goal assisted by Alexandre Lacazette in the 65th minute, which was confirmed by VAR.
  • • M. Fofana and Alexandre Lacazette scored consecutive goals for Lyon to level the match at 2-2 and then 3-2 respectively.
  • • Bafodé Diakité equalized again for Lille with a goal in the 85th minute.
  • • Lyon secured victory with two late strikes, one by M. Balde in stoppage time.

Lineups

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Chevalier (G)
  • 22 Tiago Santos (D)
  • 15 L. Yoro (D)
  • 18 B. Diakité (D)
  • 31 Ismaily (D)
  • 6 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 8 A. Gomes (M)
  • 12 Y. Yazıcı (M)
  • 7 H. Haraldsson (M)
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 9 J. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 E. Zhegrova
  • 10 R. Cabella
  • 4 Alexsandro Ribeiro
  • 17 Ivan Cavaleiro
  • 32 A. Bouaddi
  • 19 Tiago Morais
  • 1 V. Mannone
  • 43 T. Dago
  • 16 A. Jakubech

Lyon

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 22 Clinton Mata (D)
  • 12 J. O'Brien (D)
  • 55 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 6 M. Caqueret (M)
  • 31 N. Matić (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 37 E. Nuamah (F)
  • 10 A. Lacazette (F)
  • 17 S. Benrahma (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles
  • 18 R. Cherki
  • 11 M. Fofana
  • 25 O. Mangala
  • 7 Mama Baldé
  • 9 G. Orban
  • 5 D. Lovren
  • 21 Henrique
  • 23 Lucas Perri

Timeline

  1. Lille
    21' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    Bafodé Diakité · Assist: Y. Yazıcı
  2. Lille
    26' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Yazıcı · On: E. Zhegrova
  3. Lille
    28' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gomes

    Foul

  4. Lyon
    35' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    E. Nuamah

    Persistent fouling

  5. Lille
    37' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Zhegrova · Assist: J. David
  6. Lyon
    46' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: A. Maitland-Niles
  7. Lille
    58' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Gudmundsson · On: R. Cabella
  8. Lyon
    65' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Benrahma · Assist: Alexandre Lacazette
  9. Lyon
    67' Lyon Var · Goal confirmed
    S. Benrahma
  10. Lyon
    67' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Matic · On: R. Cherki
  11. Lyon
    67' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Benrahma · On: M. Fofana
  12. Lyon
    67' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: Orel Mangala
  13. Lille
    75' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Zhegrova · On: Alexsandro
  14. Lyon
    79' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Nuamah · On: M. Balde
  15. Lille
    80' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    H. Haraldsson

    Foul

  16. Lyon
    82' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Fofana · Assist: M. Balde
  17. Lille
    85' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    Bafodé Diakité · Assist: A. Gomes
  18. Lyon
    88' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: A. Maitland-Niles
  19. Lyon
    90'+2 Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Balde · Assist: Clinton Mata
  20. Lille
    90'+4 Lille Card · Yellow Card
    L. Yoro

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lille Lyon
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 431 541
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 0.88 2.45
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 354 463
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sofiane Benrahma's goal (65th) initiated Lyon's comeback and shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Lyon’s quick succession of goals by M. Fofana (82nd), Alexandre Lacazette (88th), and M. Balde (90+2') turned a 3-2 deficit into an eventual victory, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen.