Match report

Lyon Defeats FCSB 4-0 in Europa League Clash

Lyon
Lyon
4–0
FT
FCSB
FCSB
Mar 13, 2025

Lyon demonstrated their prowess in the UEFA Europa League with an emphatic 4-0 victory against FCSB. The French side dominated from start to finish, thanks to goals by G. Mikautadze and E. Nuamah.

Key Facts

  • • Lyon's first goal came in the 14th minute through G. Mikautadze, assisted by R. Cherki.
  • • E. Nuamah scored Lyon's second goal in the 37th minute, with no assist credited.
  • • Mikautadze doubled his tally for the match in the 47th minute, again set up by Cherki.
  • • Nuamah secured Lyon's fourth goal in the 88th minute, assisted by Mikautadze.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 22 Clinton Mata (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhaté (D)
  • 16 Abner (D)
  • 15 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 7 J. Veretout (M)
  • 37 E. Nuamah (M)
  • 18 R. Cherki (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 69 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 55 D. Ćaleta-Car
  • 32 T. Almada
  • 31 N. Matić
  • 11 M. Fofana
  • 20 S. Kumbedi
  • 50 L. Diarra
  • 4 P. Akouokou
  • 27 W. Omari
  • 10 A. Lacazette
  • 3 N. Tagliafico
  • 40 R. Descamps

FCSB

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 38 L. Zima (G)
  • 2 V. Crețu (D)
  • 30 S. Ngezana (D)
  • 5 J. Dawa (D)
  • 33 R. Radunović (D)
  • 21 V. Chiricheș (M)
  • 8 A. Șut (M)
  • 15 M. Ștefănescu (M)
  • 18 M. Edjouma (M)
  • 22 M. Toma (M)
  • 25 A. Băluță (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Popescu
  • 31 J. Cisotti
  • 29 A. Musi
  • 11 D. Miculescu
  • 77 A. Gheorghiță
  • 32 Ș. Târnovanu
  • 1 M. Udrea

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    14' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: R. Cherki
  2. Lyon
    37' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nuamah
  3. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Valentin Crețu · On: Mihai Popescu
  4. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Edjouma · On: J. Cisotti
  5. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sut · On: A. Musi
  6. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Radunovic · On: D. Miculescu
  7. Lyon
    47' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: R. Cherki
  8. Lyon
    54' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Tessmann · On: T. Almada
  9. Lyon
    54' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: N. Matic
  10. Lyon
    65' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Cherki · On: M. Fofana
  11. Lyon
    75' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Abner Vinícius · On: Saël Kumbedi
  12. FCSB
    79' FCSB subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Toma · On: A. Gheorghita
  13. Lyon
    88' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nuamah · Assist: G. Mikautadze

Match Stats

Stat Lyon FCSB
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 94% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 756 394
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.81 0.52
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 708 342
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyon took control of the match early with Mikautadze scoring twice within the first half-hour.
  • ▸ The substitution of T. Tessmann and C. Tolisso in the 54th minute helped maintain Lyon's momentum and defensive stability.