Match report

Lyon Defeats Brondby 3-0 in UEFA Europa League

Lyon
Lyon
3–0
FT
Brondby
Brondby
Sep 30, 2021

Lyon demonstrated a strong performance in their UEFA Europa League match, defeating Brondby 3-0. The game was marked by decisive moments that solidified Lyon's control and secured the win. Key goals by Karl Toko Ekambi and Houssem Aouar played pivotal roles in Lyon's commanding victory.

Key Facts

  • • Lyon secured a 3-0 victory over Brondby in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Karl Toko Ekambi scored two goals at 64' and 71'.
  • • Houssem Aouar scored the third goal at 86'.
  • • Lyon had two yellow cards for Emerson Palmieri and Moussa Diaby.
  • • Brondby made multiple substitutions but could not alter the course of the game.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 21 D. Da Silva (D)
  • 3 Emerson (D)
  • 14 L. Dubois (D)
  • 2 S. Diomandé (D)
  • 29 X. Shaqiri (M)
  • 23 Thiago Mendes (M)
  • 8 H. Aouar (M)
  • 10 Lucas Paquetá (F)
  • 25 M. Caqueret (M)
  • 7 K. Toko Ekambi (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 R. Cherki
  • 19 H. Keita
  • 11 T. Kadewere
  • 17 M. Gusto
  • 45 B. Barcola
  • 12 Henrique
  • 30 J. Pollersbeck
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães
  • 4 C. Lukeba
  • 40 K. Bonnevie

Brondby

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Hermansen (G)
  • 4 S. Rosted (D)
  • 5 A. Maxsø (D)
  • 2 J. Gammelby (D)
  • 17 A. Bruus (D)
  • 3 H. Heggheim (D)
  • 22 J. Radošević (M)
  • 8 M. Greve (M)
  • 19 M. Frendrup (M)
  • 9 A. Pavlović (F)
  • 27 S. Hedlund (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 K. Tshiembe
  • 14 K. Mensah
  • 25 A. Ben Slimane
  • 23 C. Cappis
  • 42 T. Børkeeiet
  • 12 M. Lumb
  • 31 J. Singh
  • 20 O. Fallenius
  • 36 M. Kvistgaarden
  • 34 A. Pyndt
  • 24 M. Divković
  • 16 T. Mikkelsen

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    6' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Emerson Palmieri

    Foul

  2. Lyon
    35' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caqueret

    Foul

  3. Brondby
    62' Brondby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Heggheim · On: K. Tshiembe
  4. Brondby
    62' Brondby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gammelby · On: K. Mensah
  5. Brondby
    63' Brondby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Greve · On: A. Slimane
  6. Lyon
    64' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Toko Ekambi · Assist: Lucas Paquetá
  7. Lyon
    65' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: X. Shaqiri · On: R. Cherki
  8. Lyon
    71' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Toko Ekambi
  9. Brondby
    73' Brondby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Hedlund · On: C. Cappis
  10. Lyon
    83' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: H. Keita
  11. Lyon
    83' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Caqueret · On: T. Kadewere
  12. Lyon
    83' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Dubois · On: M. Gusto
  13. Brondby
    84' Brondby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Radošević · On: T. Børkeeiet
  14. Lyon
    86' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Aouar · Assist: K. Toko Ekambi

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Brondby
Fouls 4 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 72%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 30 6
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 778 307
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 9 0
Shots off Target 17 5
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 693 220
Shots Inside Box 22 4
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ At 64', Karl Toko Ekambi's goal marked a significant turning point, giving Lyon a crucial lead.
  • ▸ The second goal by Toko Ekambi at 71' further solidified Lyon's dominance and control over the match.
  • ▸ Houssem Aouar's third goal at 86' ensured the victory and put the game out of reach for Brondby.