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Lyon Secures 3-1 Victory Over Auxerre, Climbs to Fourth in Ligue 1

Key performances from Mikautadze, Cherki, and Lacazette propel Lyon in their European qualification push ahead of critical fixtures.

Les Lyonnais ont dompté l’AJA.
Georges Mikautadze et ses coéquipiers rêvent d’Europe.
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Overview

  • Lyon's 3-1 win against Auxerre moves the team to fourth place in Ligue 1, strengthening their position in the race for European competition.
  • Georges Mikautadze scored a decisive penalty, marking his fifteenth goal of the season across all competitions.
  • Rayan Cherki added a second goal and has now been involved in sixteen goals since coach Paulo Fonseca's arrival in January.
  • Alexandre Lacazette sealed the victory with a late goal, following an assist from Mikautadze in the 84th minute.
  • Coach Paulo Fonseca adjusted the lineup to manage a congested schedule, with upcoming matches against Manchester United in the Europa League and a derby with Saint-Étienne.