Key Takeaways:
- Lyon recorded a commanding 6-0 away victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 5th round of the Europa League
- Corentin Tolisso netted a hat-trick, scoring in the 25th, 51st, and 54th minutes
- Lyon moved to the summit of the group with 12 points, while Maccabi suffered their fourth consecutive defeat
Dominant Display by Lyon
Lyon delivered a relentless attacking performance away at Maccabi Tel Aviv in the fifth round of the Europa League, notching their fourth win in the competition to move temporarily top of the group standings. The French side wasted no time asserting their supremacy, posting three goals in each half to secure a comprehensive 6-0 victory.
𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗥𝗘 🔥
3 points en plus, un festival offensif avec 6 buts marqués, et une première place en phase de ligue de l’@EuropaLeague après 5 journées ! 🤩💥
Quelle belle soirée les Gones ! 💪
0-6 #MTAOL pic.twitter.com/2QtUQKFhs7
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) November 27, 2025
First Half: Early Goals Set the Tone
Abner Vinicius opened proceedings for Lyon as soon as the 4th minute, giving Les Gones an immediate edge. Corentin Tolisso soon doubled the advantage in the 25th minute. The French team then capitalised on their momentum, with Moussa Niakhaté converting a penalty in the 35th minute, making it 3-0 to the visitors at half-time.
Second Half: Tolisso Hat-Trick and Red Card Drama
After the interval, Tolisso continued to torment the Israeli defence, recording two more quick-fire goals in the 51st and 54th minutes to complete his hat-trick. Adam Karabec added further misery for the hosts by finding the net in the 62nd minute, setting the final score at 6-0. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s woes were compounded in stoppage time when Sagiv Jehezkel was dismissed, leaving his side to finish the match with ten men.
Provisional Group Standings and Team Form
This emphatic win takes Lyon to 12 points, positioning them at the top of the provisional standings. Meanwhile, the result spells further trouble for Maccabi Tel Aviv, who are rooted at 1 point after suffering a fourth straight defeat, effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the playoff phase.
| Team | Goals Scored | Goal Scorers | Red Cards | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 6 |
Abner Vinicius (4′), Corentin Tolisso (25′, 51′, 54′), Moussa Niakhaté (35′ pen), Adam Karabec (62′) | 0 | 12 |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 | – | Sagiv Jehezkel (sent off in stoppage time) | 1 |
