L'OL
had an answer to give. After two consecutive defeats in Ligue 1 against Toulouse (1-2) then Nice (2-3), Paulo Fonseca's men plunged back into their continental games with the idea of using the Europa League as a beneficial terrain. To do this, OL had to avoid the trap set by FC Basel, a well-established opponent at this level.
Paulo Fonseca had once again made a significant rotation to adapt to the infernal pace of the calendar. De Carvalho or Merah were lined up at kick-off. Choices that bore fruit.
Effective in both zones of truth, the Lyonnais have put in the necessary ingredients to reap a third success in as many outings in this phase of the League, after the victories against Utrecht (1-0) and Salzburg (2-0).
OL regains its realism
You shouldn't arrive late at Groupama Stadium this Thursday evening. Les Gones broke the deadlock from the start, in the third minute. Taking advantage of high pressure, Corentin Tolisso was put into orbit by De Carvalho to find the net with a perfectly adjusted shot (1-0, 3rd).
An advantage intelligently managed by Paulo Fonseca's men. Serious and involved in recovering the ball, precise in its use, the Lyonnais did not tremble despite the Swiss' attempted revolt.
Les Gones did better by adding a little salt to the score at the end of the match by Moreira on a well-executed counterattack (2-0, 90th). In the meantime, they had experienced some turbulence, without consequence. OL capitalize and settle comfortably at the top of the ranking.
