Match report

Lyon Defeats Qarabag 4-1 in Europa League

Qarabag
Qarabag
1–4
FT
Lyon
Lyon
Nov 28, 2024

Lyon dominated the proceedings to secure a convincing 4-1 win against Qarabag in the UEFA Europa League on November 28th. Goals from G. Mikautadze (two), C. Tolisso, and M. Fofana propelled Lyon forward, while Juninho Vieira managed a penalty for Qarabag.

Key Facts

  • • G. Mikautadze scored twice for Lyon at minutes 15 and 80.
  • • C. Tolisso netted in the 63rd minute, assisted by J. Veretout.
  • • M. Fofana added a goal in the 68th minute from an assist by S. Benrahma.
  • • Juninho Vieira scored Qarabag's penalty at the 88th minute.

Lineups

Qarabag

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Kochalski (G)
  • 29 M. Vešović (D)
  • 13 B. Mustafazadə (D)
  • 81 K. Medina (D)
  • 27 T. Bayramov (D)
  • 66 Patrick Andrade (M)
  • 8 M. Janković (M)
  • 21 O. Kashchuk (M)
  • 7 Y. Benzia (M)
  • 10 A. Zoubir (M)
  • 18 Juninho (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Matheus Silva
  • 15 Leandro Andrade
  • 6 Júlio Romão
  • 44 E. Cəfərquliyev
  • 11 E. Addai
  • 30 A. Hüseynov
  • 20 R. Almeyda
  • 12 S. Məmmədzadə
  • 97 F. Buntić
  • 24 A. Isaev
  • 90 N. Axundzadə
  • 22 M. Qurbanlı

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 27 W. Omari (D)
  • 55 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 15 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 7 J. Veretout (M)
  • 37 E. Nuamah (M)
  • 18 R. Cherki (M)
  • 11 M. Fofana (M)
  • 69 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 C. Tolisso
  • 17 S. Benrahma
  • 31 N. Matić
  • 6 M. Caqueret
  • 29 E. Molébé
  • 10 A. Lacazette
  • 20 S. Kumbedi
  • 19 M. Niakhaté
  • 40 R. Descamps
  • 22 Clinton Mata
  • 16 Abner
  • 30 J. Bengui-João

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    15' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: E. Nuamah
  2. Lyon
    46' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Nuamah · On: C. Tolisso
  3. Lyon
    57' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    A. Maitland-Niles

    Foul

  4. Qarabag
    60' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vešović · On: Matheus Silva
  5. Qarabag
    60' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kashchuk · On: Leandro Andrade
  6. Qarabag
    61' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Patrick Andrade · On: J. Romao
  7. Lyon
    62' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cherki · On: S. Benrahma
  8. Lyon
    63' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tolisso · Assist: J. Veretout
  9. Qarabag
    65' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bayramov · On: E. Cəfərquliyev
  10. Lyon
    68' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Fofana · Assist: S. Benrahma
  11. Qarabag
    74' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Benzia · On: E. Addai
  12. Lyon
    76' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Tessmann · On: N. Matic
  13. Lyon
    76' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Veretout · On: M. Caqueret
  14. Lyon
    80' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: A. Maitland-Niles
  15. Lyon
    82' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Fofana · On: E. Molebe
  16. Qarabag
    88' Qarabag Goal · Penalty
    Juninho Vieira
  17. Lyon
    90'+3 Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tagliafico

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag Lyon
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 16
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 484 378
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 10
xG 2.51 2.35
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 400 302
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyon took a quick lead with G. Mikautadze's goal in the 15th minute, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Three more goals within 20 minutes (63rd, 68th, and 80th) effectively sealed Lyon’s victory, showcasing their offensive prowess.