Lyon Dominates Qarabag 4-1 in Europa League with Mikautadze Brace
The victory ends Lyon's two-match winless streak and boosts their chances of reaching the competition's top 8.
- Lyon secured a decisive 4-1 win against Qarabag in Azerbaijan during the 5th round of the Europa League group stage.
- Georges Mikautadze scored twice, with additional goals from Corentin Tolisso and Malick Fofana, showcasing Lyon's attacking efficiency.
- Despite being under pressure in the first half, Lyon capitalized on defensive opportunities and displayed clinical finishing.
- The win moves Lyon to 6th in the overall Europa League standings, keeping them in contention for direct qualification to the Round of 16.
- Coach Pierre Sage fielded a largely unchanged lineup despite a tight schedule, omitting key players Wilfried Zaha and Gift Orban.