Match report

Lyon Secures Europa League Win Over Red Bull Salzburg 2-0

Lyon
Lyon
2–0
FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Oct 2, 2025

Lyon secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from M. Satriano and R. Kluivert were crucial as Lyon's defense stifled any offensive attempts by the visitors. This win is a significant boost for Lyon in their pursuit of advancing further in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Lyon defeated Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • M. Satriano scored the opening goal at minute 11, assisted by A. Karabec.
  • • R. Kluivert netted the second goal for Lyon at minute 57, also assisted by A. Karabec.
  • • Red Bull Salzburg received a yellow card to Mamady Diambou in the first half.
  • • Lyon's R. Kluivert was shown a yellow card late in the match.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Greif (G)
  • 21 R. Kluivert (D)
  • 22 Clinton Mata (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 39 M. de Carvalho (M)
  • 6 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 7 A. Karabec (M)
  • 10 P. Sulc (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 20 M. Satriano (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 L. Diarra
  • 62 Y. Konan
  • 11 M. Fofana
  • 17 A. Moreira
  • 23 T. Morton
  • 29 E. Molebe
  • 32 A. Gomes
  • 41 T. Barisic
  • 44 K. Merah
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles

Red Bull Salzburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schlager (G)
  • 22 S. Lainer (D)
  • 23 J. Gadou (D)
  • 2 J. Rasmussen (D)
  • 3 A. Terzic (D)
  • 49 M. K. Yeo (M)
  • 5 S. Diabate (M)
  • 15 M. Diambou (M)
  • 14 M. Kjaergaard (M)
  • 21 P. Ratkov (F)
  • 11 Y. Vertessen (F)

Substitutes

  • 52 C. Zawieschitzky
  • 92 S. Hamzic
  • 7 C. Bischoff
  • 8 S. Kitano
  • 9 K. Onisiwo
  • 13 F. Kratzig
  • 20 E. Baidoo
  • 27 K. Alajbegovic
  • 29 L. Gourna-Douath
  • 37 T. Trummer
  • 44 J. Schuster

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    11' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Satriano · Assist: A. Karabec
  2. Red Bull Salzburg
    51' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    Mamady Diambou

    Foul

  3. Lyon
    57' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kluivert · Assist: A. Karabec
  4. Red Bull Salzburg
    58' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mamady Diambou · On: S. Kitano
  5. Red Bull Salzburg
    58' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Vertessen · On: E. Baidoo
  6. Red Bull Salzburg
    58' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Moussa Kounfolo Yeo · On: K. Alajbegovic
  7. Lyon
    68' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Karabec · On: M. Fofana
  8. Lyon
    68' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Tessmann · On: T. Morton
  9. Lyon
    68' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: A. Maitland-Niles
  10. Red Bull Salzburg
    68' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Ratkov · On: K. Onisiwo
  11. Lyon
    77' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Satriano · On: E. Molebe
  12. Red Bull Salzburg
    82' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Terzic · On: F. Kratzig
  13. Lyon
    87' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: K. Merah
  14. Lyon
    90' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kluivert

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Red Bull Salzburg
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 91% 83%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 761 407
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 3.21 0.51
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 696 336
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Satriano at minute 11 set the tone for Lyon, giving them an initial advantage.
  • ▸ Red Bull Salzburg's multiple substitutions starting from minute 58 did not yield a comeback as R. Kluivert doubled the lead shortly after.