Lyon Triumphs Over Frankfurt to Secure Europa League Playoff Spot

A decisive 3-2 victory elevates Lyon to fourth place, while Nice faces near-elimination after another defeat.

Lyon defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in a thrilling Europa League match, with key goals from Cherki, Fofana, and Nuamah.
The win places Lyon in fourth position in the Europa League standings, ensuring at least a spot in the playoffs with two matches remaining.
Frankfurt, despite the loss, remains fifth in the standings with an equal points tally to Lyon but a lower goal difference.
Meanwhile, Nice suffered a 2-1 defeat against Union Saint-Gilloise, leaving them with just two points and virtually out of contention for advancing.
The top eight teams in the new Europa League format progress directly to the Round of 16, while teams ranked 9th to 24th face playoff matches.