UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7
BSC Young Boys 0 - 1 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ N. Tagliafico ↑O. Mangala 46'
61' Alvyn Sanches
71' ↓ D. Males ↑C. Fassnacht
71' ↓ A. Sanches ↑J. Monteiro
↓ A. Moreira ↑C. Tolisso 76'
↓ K. Merah ↑R. Himbert 76'
80' ↓ S. Janko ↑R. Andrews
80' ↓ A. Virginius ↑C. Bedia
80' ↓ E. Fernandes ↑A. Gigovic
Ruben Kluivert 82'
83' Rayan Raveloson
Tyler Morton 83'
↓ T. Morton ↑M. de Carvalho 90'+1
↓ P. Sulc ↑T. Goncalves 90'+1
90'+2 Sandro Lauper
90'+2 Loris Benito
Mathys de Carvalho 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
BSC Young Boys
Goalkeepers
M. Keller 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Janko 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
G. Wuthrich
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Lauper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Benito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
R. Raveloson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Fernandes 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
D. Males
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
A. Sanches
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
A. Virginius
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
S. Cordova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
H. Lindner 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Marzino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Andrews
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Mambwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Pech
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Fassnacht 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Gigovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Dalipi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bedia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Monteiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
R. Descamps
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Maitland-Niles 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
C. Mata 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
76
Passes
8
Duels
R. Kluivert 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
N. Tagliafico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
T. Tessmann
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
64
Passes
7
Duels
T. Morton
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
69
Passes
7
Duels
K. Merah
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
A. Karabec
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
39
Passes
8
Duels
P. Sulc 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
A. Moreira
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
D. Greif
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Diarra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Mangala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Tolisso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. de Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Molebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Himbert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lyon Survive Swiss Scare to Hold Top Spot
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A frustrating watch saved only by the sheer relief of an away victory that keeps the French giants firmly atop the European pile.
The Early Breakthrough
The Wankdorf Stadion welcomed the visitors with hostility, but the French outfit quickly silenced the crowd. Lyon dominated possession right out of the gate, locking the Swiss side in their own half. The Intensity ticked up as the visitors patiently probed for an opening in a dense defensive block. Khalis Merah pulled the strings in midfield, suffocating any counter-attacks before they could even start. For 44 minutes, BSC Young Boys held the line through sheer grit and deep defensive positioning. Then, right on the stroke of halftime, the dam broke. A. Maitland-Niles finally found the breakthrough. His finish was perfectly timed, sending the away side into the tunnel with a deserved advantage. It looked like a routine night ahead for the group leaders, who clearly possessed superior quality on the ball.
The Video Verdict
Routine went out the window immediately after the break. The hosts flipped the script entirely, throwing caution aside in search of a lifeline. A sudden shift in Balance forced the French giants onto the back foot as the tempo skyrocketed. The defining moment arrived in the 61st minute. The Wankdorf Stadion erupted when Alvyn Sanches smashed the ball into the net. The Swiss side thought they had snatched an equalizer out of absolutely nowhere. But the celebrations died in their throats. VAR stepped in, chalking the goal off to deafening groans from the home support. That agonizing pause drained all the rebellious life out of the stadium. It was the massive slice of luck the leaders desperately needed to survive the onslaught.
Locking Down the Points
After the VAR lifeline, the visitors ruthlessly shut up shop. The Stakes were simply too high to risk dropping points in this competition phase. Ruben Kluivert put on an absolute defensive clinic at the back. He swept up everything the desperate hosts launched into the box, ensuring the slender lead stayed completely intact. The hosts threw bodies forward relentlessly, but their final product lacked a sniper's precision when it mattered most. When the final whistle blew, the relief from the away camp was obvious. This 1-0 victory wasn't particularly pretty, but it keeps them firmly at the summit of the league stage. For the Swiss outfit, it is a truly bitter pill. They remain stranded down in 25th place, wondering what might have been without that crucial video review.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
A crucial 61st-minute intervention cancelled out Alvyn Sanches's equalizer for BSC Young Boys, rescuing a narrow victory for the league leaders.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Desperate Fight for the Playoff Line
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Lyon arrive as untouchable group leaders, but BSC Young Boys face a do-or-die scramble to breach the top-24 playoff spots.
The Setup
The January 22, 2026 clash at the Wankdorf Stadion carries off-the-charts Stakes for the home side. Sitting agonizingly in 25th place, just outside the coveted playoff line, the Swiss outfit must throw caution to the wind to survive and advance. The visitors, meanwhile, occupy the very summit of the UEFA Europa League table. The French giants have already secured their path, boasting a terrifying Form rating backed by seven wins in eight matches. Lyon travel with supreme confidence, exploiting a massive gap in quality that will severely test the hosts' tactical Balance.
Key Battle
A high Stars rating guarantees fireworks in the middle of the park. Joël Monteiro remains the brightest spark for the hosts, desperate to conjure magic out of nothing to keep their European dream alive. But he runs straight into a brick wall named Corentin Tolisso. The Lyon midfielder dictates the tempo effortlessly. If Monteiro cannot disrupt Tolisso's rhythm, the visitors will slowly suffocate the home side's ambitions.
Our Prediction
Expect Lyon to dictate terms from the opening whistle. The visitors possess too much firepower and composure for a desperate home side. Young Boys will likely push hard in the second half, leaving glaring spaces at the back. Our verdict sees a convincing 3-1 victory for the French leaders, punishing the Swiss side's transitional flaws on the counter.