Key Takeaways:
- Betis handed Lyon their first Europa League defeat with a 2-0 victory
- Ez Abde and Antony scored the goals, replicating their scoring partnership from last weekend’s win over Mallorca
- Betis remain unbeaten on eight points, while Lyon stay on nine points in seventh position after the loss
Match Analysis: Betis Take Control in Five-Minute Burst
Betis dealt Lyon their opening defeat of the Europa League campaign on Thursday, prevailing 2-0 in Seville during Round Four of the group stage. Ez Abde and Antony were the scorers, as the Spanish side quickly established a dominant position midway through the first half.
In the 30th minute, Giovani Lo Celso delivered a pinpoint corner. Cédric Bakambu rose to glance the ball on with his head, allowing the advancing Ez Abde to slot confidently past Lyon’s Slovakian goalkeeper Dominik Greif for the opener.
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Betis soon doubled their advantage just five minutes later. Antony, a former Manchester United winger, latched onto a long ball from Marc Roca and executed a superb lob, increasing Betis’ lead to 2-0 in emphatic fashion.
Player Performance: Antony and Abde Extend Fine Scoring Run
Both Ez Abde and Antony continued their excellent recent form, having also found the net last weekend in Betis’ 3-0 La Liga win over Mallorca. In that fixture, Antony grabbed a brace and Abde contributed one goal, underlining their burgeoning strike partnership for the Andalusian side.
Second Half and Key Moments
The tempo dropped after half-time with Betis comfortably managing their advantage. Lyon struggled to threaten the hosts’ defence and created limited opportunities. Their clearest chance fell to Ruben Kluivert in the 73rd minute, but his effort from a promising position went wide. Betis saw out the final moments without difficulty to secure all three points.
Group Standings and Statistics
The result leaves Betis with eight points from four matches and preserves their unbeaten status in this year’s Europa League group stage. However, the Spanish outfit remain outside the top eight. Lyon, suffering their first defeat of the campaign, stay on nine points and occupy seventh place in the table.
