Match report
Fenerbahçe and Lyon Draw 0-0 in Europa League Clash
Fenerbahçe
0–0
FT
Lyon
Jan 23, 2025
Fenerbahçe held off Lyon to secure a goalless draw in their UEFA Europa League clash. The match was marked by defensive resilience from both sides, leading to a tense encounter without a decisive score.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Fenerbahçe 0-0 Lyon
- • Five yellow cards were issued during the match.
- • Alexandre Lacazette and Moussa Niakhaté of Lyon received yellow cards.
- • Fenerbahçe's I. C. Kahveci, Y. Akcicek, and S. Amrabat also received cautions.
Lineups
Fenerbahçe
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 İ. Eğribayat (G)
- 6 A. Djiku (D)
- 4 Ç. Söyüncü (D)
- 95 Y. Akçiçek (D)
- 21 B. Osayi-Samuel (M)
- 13 Fred (M)
- 34 S. Amrabat (M)
- 53 S. Szymański (M)
- 17 İ. Kahveci (F)
- 10 D. Tadić (F)
- 19 Y. En-Nesyri (F)
Substitutes
- 97 A. Saint-Maximin
- 9 E. Džeko
- 20 C. Ünder
- 57 E. Biterge
- 54 E. Çetin
- 44 Y. Ekiz
- 81 Ş. Toğrak
- 42 M. Dursun
- 8 M. Yandaş
- 23 C. Tosun
Lyon
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Lucas Perri (G)
- 20 S. Kumbedi (D)
- 22 Clinton Mata (D)
- 19 M. Niakhaté (D)
- 16 Abner (D)
- 31 N. Matić (M)
- 8 C. Tolisso (M)
- 17 S. Benrahma (M)
- 18 R. Cherki (M)
- 11 M. Fofana (M)
- 69 G. Mikautadze (F)
Substitutes
- 10 A. Lacazette
- 55 D. Ćaleta-Car
- 7 J. Veretout
- 37 E. Nuamah
- 29 E. Molébé
- 15 T. Tessmann
- 50 L. Diarra
- 27 W. Omari
- 40 R. Descamps
Timeline
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31' Lyon Card · Yellow CardSaël Kumbedi
Foul
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32' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow CardI. C. Kahveci
Argument
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43' Lyon subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Fofana · On: Alexandre Lacazette
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45'+8 Lyon Card · Yellow CardMoussa Niakhaté
Foul
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45'+8 Lyon Var · Red card cancelledMoussa Niakhaté
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50' Lyon Card · Yellow CardAlexandre Lacazette
Foul
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59' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1Off: I. C. Kahveci · On: A. Saint-Maximin
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64' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow CardY. Akcicek
Foul
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68' Lyon subst · Substitution 2Off: Saël Kumbedi · On: D. Caleta-Car
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72' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow CardS. Amrabat
Foul
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72' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. En Nesyri · On: E. Dzeko
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74' Lyon Card · Yellow CardD. Caleta-Car
Foul
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77' Lyon Card · Yellow CardC. Tolisso
Foul
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79' Lyon subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Tolisso · On: J. Veretout
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79' Lyon subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Mikautadze · On: E. Nuamah
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82' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Tadić · On: C. Ünder
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87' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow CardBright Osayi-Samuel
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Fenerbahçe | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 23 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 370 | 477 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| xG | 1.04 | 0.80 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 281 | 396 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card cancellation for Moussa Niakhaté in the 45th minute (8 extra time) marked a turning point as it maintained numerical balance for Lyon.
- ▸ Substitutions like Alexandre Lacazette coming off and M. Fofana entering influenced the game dynamics, particularly in maintaining defensive structures.