Clinical Lyon defeat Rangers, secures second European win

Olympique Lyonnais defeated Rangers to away from home to make it two wins from two in the UEFA Europa League.

Braces from Malick Fofana and Alexandre Lacazette earned Lyon a 4-1 victory in Glasgow.

Rangers started the game on a bright side as they called Lucas Perri into an early action. Tavernier found himself with the ball in a fortunate position, but the Rangers captain couldn’t convert from close range.

The hosts continued to press forward in the early stages, and Cerny missed a glorious chance to score the opening goal of the match.

However, Lyon opened the scoring, against the run of play. After a brilliant run from Cherki, the ball fell to Malick Fofana who expertly bent his effort into the bottom corner.

The Scottish giants responded back to make their early dominance count. A terrible backpass from Tolisso to Perri allowed Lawrence to place the ball home and level the match.

The French team were back in front as  Fofana capitalised on a loose pass from Barron to pick out Lacazette. The Lyon forward made no mistake with a simple finish, sending Butland the wrong way.

Fofana almost made it three with another incredible run but his effort was straight at the Rangers stopper.

Lacazette doubled his account and extended the visitors’ lead before halftime. The former Arsenal striker cut inside from the left flank before rifling in a powerful effort from 20 yards into the top corner.

Rangers returned to the second half positively and continued to pile pressure on Lyon’s defence. However, Lyon sealed the game, courtesy of another brilliant move from their attacking trio.

Lyon Rayan Cherki sent a brilliant cross through the six-yard box for Fofana to tap in at the back post for his second goal of the evening.

Lyon almost made it 5 from a corner as Ćaleta-Car hit the crossbar before Tolliso’s rebound was cleared off the line.

The win makes it six points from two games for Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Europa League.