UEFA Europa League League Stage - 8
Lyon 4 - 2 FT PAOK
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Giakoumakis (A. Zivkovic) 20'
34' R. Himbert (A. Moreira)
45' Tyler Morton
HT
46' ↓ T. Morton ↑T. Tessmann
55' K. Merah (A. Moreira)
S. Meite (A. Zivkovic) 66'
69' ↓ R. Kluivert ↑Abner Vinicius
69' ↓ K. Merah ↑T. Goncalves
80' Remi Himbert
↓ Taison ↑K. Despodov 84'
87' ↓ A. Moreira ↑A. Gomes
87' ↓ M. de Carvalho ↑A. Hamdani
↓ G. Giakoumakis ↑A. Mythou 87'
88' A. Karabec (A. Hamdani)
90' A. Gomes (A. Karabec)
↓ M. Ozdoev ↑M. Camara 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
R. Descamps 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
A. Maitland-Niles 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Mata 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
89
Passes
5
Duels
M. Niakhate
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
86
Passes
6
Duels
R. Kluivert 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
M. de Carvalho
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
57
Passes
15
Duels
T. Morton 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
A. Karabec 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
K. Merah 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Moreira 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
2
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Forwards
R. Himbert 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
D. Greif 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Diarra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abner Vinicius 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Mbatshi Mukuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Molebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
A. Hamdani 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
10
Minutes
7
Rating
PAOK
Goalkeepers
A. Tsiftsis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kedziora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Michailidis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
A. R. Baba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Ozdoev 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
S. Meite
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Zivkovic 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
G. Konstantelias
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
4.9
Rating
Taison
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
G. Giakoumakis
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
J. Pavlenka
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Vogliacco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lovren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sastre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Pelkas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bianco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Chalov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Chatsidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mythou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Despodov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
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
Late Heartbreak for Ten-Man PAOK in Six-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. Our verdict: A breathtaking clash at Groupama Stadium proved exactly why European nights are unmatched, with a defiant ten-man resistance ultimately crumbling under relentless stoppage-time pressure.
The Early Shock
The Groupama Stadium crowd was stunned early on as G. Giakoumakis silenced the home support in the 20th minute. The visitors came to disrupt Lyon and executed perfectly off A. Zivkovic's pinpoint service. But the Balance shifted quickly in this continental tie. The hosts found their rhythm, dominating possession with a suffocating 62% share of the ball and pinning the Greeks deep in their own half. Remi Himbert leveled the scoring, finishing off a brilliant sequence. Just before the break, disaster struck for the away side. Giannis Konstantelias saw a straight red card, radically altering the entire tactical landscape. What started as an evenly matched duel suddenly looked like a daunting mountain for PAOK to climb against the table-toppers.
The Ten-Man Revolt
Playing with a man down, the visitors braced for a relentless attacking siege. The league leaders took the lead through K. Merah, and the Stakes seemed entirely settled. The hosts were cruising, moving the ball effortlessly and launching a staggering 19 shots toward the Greek goal. Yet, the underdogs refused to surrender to the statistics. In a stunning twist of fate, S. Meite found an equalizer for the ten men, sending shockwaves through the stadium and rewriting the script. The tension reached a boiling point in the 80th minute when a controversial VAR penalty check for Himbert ratcheted up the stadium's anxiety. The away side defended with absolute desperation, throwing bodies on the line to protect an improbable result.
The Breaking Point
But defensive resistance has its absolute limits against elite squad depth. The late introductions of A. Hamdani and A. Gomes broke the deadlock and shattered the Greek blockade. In the 88th minute, A. Karabec hammered home the crushing winner, finally bringing the defiant visitors to their knees. Moments later, Karabec turned provider for Gomes, burying the match for good and sparking wild celebrations. The final 4-2 scoreline reflects a monumental effort from the trailing side, but Lyon's ruthless second-half bombardment proved far too much to handle. This thrilling victory solidifies their spot at the pinnacle of the Europa League table, leaving PAOK to reflect on what might have been a legendary upset. A true masterclass in late-game execution.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Giannis Konstantelias impact the match?
It forced PAOK into a defensive shell for 50 minutes, eventually exhausting them against Lyon's relentless 19-shot attacking barrage.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A chaotic mix of lead changes, ten-man defiance from PAOK, and devastating late substitutions from Lyon blew the match wide open.
How dramatic was the late winner by Adam Karabec?
Incredibly tense. With PAOK clinging to a miracle draw, Karabec’s 88th-minute strike shattered their resistance and sparked a rapid two-goal finish.
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.
Lyon Aim to Cement Supremacy as PAOK Fight for Survival
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. With top-eight direct qualification on the line for the hosts and a playoff lifeline at stake for the visitors, this final league stage match guarantees high drama.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher under the lights at Groupama Stadium this January 29. Lyon sit proudly at the summit of the Europa League table with 21 points, needing just a solid showing to guarantee their direct ticket to the round of 16. Their impressive Form—boasting a flawless home record and seven wins from eight overall—makes them heavy favorites. Conversely, PAOK arrive in 17th place. The Greek side is desperately clinging to a top-24 playoff spot and must survive this daunting away trip to keep their knockout dreams alive. An influx of attacking Stars on both sides points to an action-packed affair, while the underlying Balance of the tie heavily favors the dominant, free-scoring French outfit.
Key Battle
The midfield supremacy will be contested fiercely between Corentin Tolisso and Andrija Živković. Tolisso has been the orchestrator for the home side, arriving late in the box to devastating effect and breaking up opposition counter-attacks. He will look to dominate possession and dictate the tempo. On the flip side, Živković remains the primary creative outlet for the visitors, looking to exploit any spaces left behind by the attacking French fullbacks.
Our Prediction
Expect the hosts to control the early proceedings, utilizing their loud home support to pin the visitors back and test a leaky Greek backline. PAOK will inevitably try to strike on the counter, but the sheer offensive firepower of the French leaders will ultimately overwhelm them. We anticipate a commanding 3-1 victory for the home side.