Match report

Lyon Defeats Strasbourg 2-1 in Thrilling Ligue 1 Clash

Lyon
Lyon
2–1
FT
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
May 19, 2024

Lyon secured a crucial victory over Strasbourg by a score of 2-1 in an electrifying match. Alexandre Lacazette played a pivotal role with both goals, including a late penalty that sealed the deal for Lyon.

Key Facts

  • • Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) scored two goals, one in the 39th minute and another from a penalty in the 90+6.
  • • H. Diarra (Strasbourg) equalized for Strasbourg with a goal in the 63rd minute.
  • • The match featured several substitutions and a controversial VAR decision that canceled an earlier penalty for Lyon.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 25 O. Mangala
  • 37 E. Nuamah
  • 11 M. Fofana
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles
  • 9 G. Orban
  • 21 Henrique
  • 23 Lucas Perri
  • 14 Adryelson
  • 7 Mama Baldé

Strasbourg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 36 A. Bellaarouch (G)
  • 28 M. Senaya (D)
  • 29 I. Doukouré (D)
  • 24 A. Sylla (D)
  • 2 F. Guilbert (D)
  • 41 R. Nzingoula (M)
  • 8 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 19 H. Diarra (M)
  • 40 J. Sebas (F)
  • 10 E. Emegha (F)
  • 3 T. Delaine (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 L. Perrin
  • 33 A. Ali Abdallah
  • 42 V. Ouotro
  • 4 K. Fila
  • 32 T. Diallo
  • 27 Ibrahima Sissoko
  • 1 M. Dreyer
  • 13 S. Sow
  • 26 D. Bakwa

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    39' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: S. Benrahma
  2. Strasbourg
    63' Strasbourg Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Diarra · Assist: Rabby Nzingoula
  3. Strasbourg
    67' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Delaine · On: L. Perrin
  4. Lyon
    68' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: Orel Mangala
  5. Strasbourg
    69' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Diarra · On: A. Ali Abdallah
  6. Lyon
    69' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Benrahma · On: M. Fofana
  7. Lyon
    81' Lyon Var · Penalty cancelled
    Alexandre Lacazette
  8. Strasbourg
    83' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rabby Nzingoula · On: P. Ouotro
  9. Lyon
    89' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: A. Maitland-Niles
  10. Lyon
    90'+4 Lyon Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Fofana
  11. Lyon
    90'+6 Lyon Goal · Penalty
    Alexandre Lacazette
  12. Strasbourg
    90'+8 Strasbourg Card · Yellow Card
    Andrey Santos

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Strasbourg
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 89% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 573 333
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 2.85 1.15
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 509 266
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyon took the lead through Alexandre Lacazette's goal in the 39th minute, but Strasbourg leveled with a goal by H. Diarra just before halftime.
  • ▸ The match was dramatically decided when Lyon received a late penalty awarded after VAR review, which Lacazette converted to secure the win.