In a thrilling Europa League match, Olympique Lyonnais shone by defeating Rangers in Glasgow. At the heart of this encounter, Alexandre Lacazette rediscovered his effectiveness by scoring two essential goals, thus delivering a memorable performance for his team.
A memorable evening for Lacazette
For Alexandre Lacazette, this match against Rangers represents a turning point after a difficult start to the season in Ligue 1. Indeed, the captain of OL has managed to step out of the shadows to express himself fully on the European stage. The Lyon supporters were able to appreciate his efficiency with a brace scored at key moments in the match, at the 19th and 45th+1 minutes.
In the first half, although the young Malick Fofana opened the scoring in the 10th minute, Lacazette played a fundamental role. By finishing two of the many chances created by his team, he once again demonstrated his scoring talent, particularly with a superb second goal before halftime, which greatly contributed to shaking the morale of the Rangers.
The performances of OL in the Europa League
This victory against Rangers is part of a promising run in the Europa League for Olympique Lyonnais, which also secured victory in its first match against Olympiacos. OL, currently second in the overall standings of its group, is only behind Lazio, which has also excelled in this competition. The fight for qualification has thus begun, and every point counts for the progress of the Lyonnais.
Upcoming in OL’s calendar
The calendar of Olympique Lyonnais in Eurpa League is rich and varied. After this victory against Rangers, the upcoming matches are crucial to maintain this momentum. The matches are as follows:
- October 3: Glasgow Rangers (SCO) – OL
- October 24: OL – Besiktas (TUR)
- November 7: Hoffenheim (GER) – OL
- November 28: Qarabag (AZE) – OL
- December 12: OL – Frankfurt (GER)
- January 23, 2025: Fenerbahçe (TUR) – OL
- January 30: OL – Ludogorets (BUL)
With a fit Lacazette and a determined team, Olympique Lyonnais seems ready to make an impressive run in this competition. Fans remain attentive to their team’s performances and to their captain’s ability to continue shining on the European stage.
Source: www.sports.fr