Key Takeaways:
- Lyon claimed a 2-1 win away at Lille to reach the Coupe de France Round of 16 on 11/01/26
- Endrick scored the decisive goal after Nathan Ngoy had levelled for Lille
- Lille goalkeeper Arnaud Bodart endured a difficult evening with a costly early error
Match Overview
Lyon advanced past Lille with a resilient 2-1 away triumph in the Coupe de France Round of 32, navigating a tense encounter in the north of France. The contest saw Bruno Genesio and Paulo Fonseca go head-to-head against their former clubs, adding further intrigue to an already compelling cup tie.
In a dramatic start, Lyon took the lead within the opening minute after Lille’s stand-in goalkeeper, Arnaud Bodart, was slow to react during a defensive mix-up with Nathan Ngoy. This lapse handed Afonso Moreira the opportunity to put Lyon in front.
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Shortly afterwards, Lyon nearly doubled their lead as Endrick attempted a powerful drive from range. Bodart managed only a partial save, pushing the ball against his right post. Lille, for their part, initially struggled to bypass Lyon’s aggressive midfield press.
Key Moments and Turning Points
Lille’s persistence paid off when, during one of their rare ventures into Rémy Descamps’ penalty area, the Lyon goalkeeper fumbled Felix Correia’s cross. The loose ball landed with Hakon Haraldsson, who teed up Nathan Ngoy for a simple finish to restore parity.
The home crowd was invigorated by the equaliser, prompting a spell of pressure from Lille. However, Lyon’s defence, marshalled by Dutch centre-back Ruben Kluivert, remained robust during a challenging period, despite bookings for both Pavel Sulc and Tyler Morton.
Just before the break, Lyon reclaimed their advantage. Corentin Tolisso cleverly diverted Moreira’s curling cross into the path of Endrick, who applied a composed finish to put the visitors 2-1 up heading into half-time.
Second Half and Tactical Developments
After the restart, Lyon maintained their high pressing approach, effectively steering Lille’s attacking play into wide areas where the hosts struggled to generate danger. Lille’s attacking difficulties were compounded when Benjamin André departed with an apparent shoulder injury, further restricting Bruno Genesio’s options.
As the final whistle approached, Lille increased their attacking urgency, but their forward line – led by Olivier Giroud – offered limited penetration. In the closing stages, Giroud was substituted as Lille sought a late equaliser, while Tiago Santos came closest to scoring with a fierce drive that struck Descamps’ right post. Lyon ultimately stood firm to secure their progression to the next round.
