From the start of the match, things didn’t look good for Olympique Lyonnais as Javier Rueda scored a goal after a beautiful counter-attack (1-0, 25′). OL then pushed forward, especially after Borja Iglesias was sent off for a second yellow card in the 55th minute. The equalizer came from the Brazilian gem Endrick. The 19-year-old dynamic striker dribbled past his opponents, took a left-footed shot, and saw Andrei Radu, the Celta goalkeeper, perform a “Arconada”. The ball, like Michel Platini’s free kick in the Euro 1984 final, went under his body as he tried to grab it… The Romanian’s reflex to pull the ball out of the net could have been crucial but the ball had already crossed the line (1-1, 87′). No more goals were scored in the match, and the Lyonnais will be favorites for the home leg next week.
Strasbourg in a good position
In the Europa Conference League, Strasbourg, sporting an original black jersey, secured a 2-1 victory against the Croatian side HNK Rijeka. Joaquin Panichelli quickly opened the scoring (2′) followed by Martial Godo’s goal making it 2-0 in the 71st minute. Just before a goal from Croatian defender Ante Majstorovic reduced Rijeka’s deficit (1-2, 76′).
Therefore, Strasbourg will have a one-goal advantage for the return leg at La Meinau next Thursday and can thank their goalkeeper Mike Penders for making several saves.
