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Lyon Secures 3-1 Victory Over FCSB in Europa League First Leg

Olympique Lyonnais takes a strong step toward the quarterfinals with an away win in Bucharest, highlighted by Malick Fofana's late double and Nicolas Tagliafico's opening goal.

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Overview

  • Lyon defeated FCSB 3-1 in Bucharest during the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 matchup, gaining a significant advantage for the return leg.
  • Nicolas Tagliafico opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a header, following a well-placed cross from Georges Mikautadze.
  • Malick Fofana, coming off the bench, scored twice in the closing minutes (86th and 89th) with assists from Rayan Cherki, sealing the victory for Lyon.
  • Goalkeeper Lucas Perri delivered crucial saves early on, keeping Lyon in the game during a challenging first half against an aggressive FCSB side.
  • The match was played under the shadow of Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca's nine-month suspension in domestic competitions for a confrontation with an official, with players showing visible support for their manager after the opening goal.