Match report

Lyon Defeats Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Lyon
Lyon
2–0
FT
Angers
Angers
May 17, 2025

Lyon emerged victorious over Angers at Groupama Stadium on May 17th, securing a 2-0 win that further solidified their standing in the Ligue 1 table. Alexandre Lacazette was instrumental with both goals, including a penalty kick and a well-timed finish from Randal Kolo Muani's assist.

Key Facts

  • • Lyon won 2-0 against Angers in Ligue 1.
  • • Alexandre Lacazette scored both goals at the 55th and 72nd minutes.
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards, with Angers accumulating three.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams during the match.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 55 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhaté (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 15 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 7 J. Veretout (M)
  • 18 R. Cherki (M)
  • 23 T. Almada (M)
  • 11 M. Fofana (M)
  • 10 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 N. Matić
  • 8 C. Tolisso
  • 69 G. Mikautadze
  • 41 T. Barišić
  • 16 Abner
  • 50 L. Diarra
  • 20 S. Kumbedi
  • 4 P. Akouokou
  • 40 R. Descamps

Angers

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Zinga (G)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 29 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 26 F. Hanin (D)
  • 27 L. Raolisoa (M)
  • 12 Z. Ould Khaled (M)
  • 5 M. Courcoul (M)
  • 10 H. Abdelli (M)
  • 3 J. Ekomié (M)
  • 19 E. Lepaul (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 E. Caumont
  • 28 F. El Melali
  • 24 E. Biumla
  • 34 L. Machine
  • 35 P. Peter
  • 22 C. Hountondji
  • 30 Y. Fofana
  • 70 Y. Gaya

Timeline

  1. Angers
    12' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lefort

    Foul

  2. Lyon
    25' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    D. Caleta-Car

    Foul

  3. Lyon
    55' Lyon Goal · Penalty
    Alexandre Lacazette
  4. Angers
    58' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    L. Raolisoa

    Foul

  5. Angers
    62' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Ould Khaled · On: E. Caumont
  6. Angers
    62' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ekomie · On: F. El Melali
  7. Lyon
    69' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Tessmann · On: N. Matic
  8. Lyon
    72' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: R. Cherki
  9. Angers
    73' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Camara · On: E. Biumla
  10. Lyon
    78' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Almada · On: C. Tolisso
  11. Lyon
    79' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: G. Mikautadze
  12. Angers
    84' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Raolisoa · On: L. Machine
  13. Angers
    84' Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: P. Peter
  14. Lyon
    89' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Caleta-Car · On: T. Barisic
  15. Angers
    90'+1 Angers Card · Yellow Card
    E. Caumont

    Foul

  16. Lyon
    90' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Cherki · On: Abner Vinícius

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Angers
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 13
Corners 8 8
Total Passes 488 359
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 7
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 3.95 0.50
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 438 308
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyon's penalty goal by Alexandre Lacazette in the 55th minute shifted momentum decisively towards them, breaking Angers' defense.
  • ▸ The second goal scored by Lacazette in the 72nd minute sealed Lyon’s victory and removed any doubts about the outcome.