UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2
Lyon 2 - 0 FT Red Bull Salzburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' M. Satriano (A. Karabec)
HT
Mamady Diambou 51'
57' R. Kluivert (A. Karabec)
↓ M. Diambou ↑S. Kitano 58'
↓ Y. Vertessen ↑E. Baidoo 58'
↓ M. K. Yeo ↑K. Alajbegovic 58'
68' ↓ A. Karabec ↑M. Fofana
68' ↓ T. Tessmann ↑T. Morton
68' ↓ N. Tagliafico ↑A. Maitland-Niles
↓ P. Ratkov ↑K. Onisiwo 68'
77' ↓ M. Satriano ↑E. Molebe
↓ A. Terzic ↑F. Kratzig 82'
87' ↓ C. Tolisso ↑K. Merah
90' Ruben Kluivert
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lyon
Goalkeepers
D. Greif 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
R. Kluivert 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Clinton Mata 
MAGNET
122
Activity
122
Activity
119
Passes
3
Duels
M. Niakhate 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
N. Tagliafico
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. de Carvalho
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
68
Passes
10
Duels
T. Tessmann 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
68
Entry
A. Karabec 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
P. Sulc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Tolisso
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
65
Passes
13
Duels
Forwards
M. Satriano 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
L. Diarra 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Konan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Barisic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Merah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Maitland-Niles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Molebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Red Bull Salzburg
Goalkeepers
A. Schlager 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
6.9
Rating
Defenders
S. Lainer
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
J. Gadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rasmussen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
A. Terzic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
M. K. Yeo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
S. Diabate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Diambou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
M. Kjaergaard 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Forwards
P. Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Y. Vertessen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
C. Zawieschitzky
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Hamzic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Kratzig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Schuster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Gourna-Douath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Trummer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bischoff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kitano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Onisiwo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Baidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Alajbegovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
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's Clinical Edge Dismantles Salzburg
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A dominant display at Groupama Stadium cemented Lyon's status as early European pacesetters, leaving a struggling Salzburg searching for answers.
Early Dominance
The Stakes were unmistakably high under the lights at Groupama Stadium, with the hosts looking to solidify their grip on the top spot of the league phase. Lyon dominated possession right out of the gate, establishing a relentless rhythm that the visitors simply could not match. The breakthrough arrived with breathtaking speed in the 11th minute. M. Satriano found the back of the net, capping off a sweeping move orchestrated by the brilliant A. Karabec. This early opener fundamentally altered the Balance of the tie, forcing Red Bull Salzburg to abandon their initial defensive shape and chase the game against a heavily favoured opponent.
The Double Blow
Despite a valiant effort from the Austrian side to mount a response, they lacked the final cutting edge, managing a mere 0.51 expected goals compared to the hosts' robust 3.21. The Intensity of the contest remained fierce as both sides traded blows, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery with 26 total attempts across the ninety minutes. However, the true pivot occurred shortly after the interval. In the 57th minute, R. Kluivert rose to the occasion to double the advantage, once again feeding off a pinpoint delivery from Karabec. With two assists to his name, Karabec proved to be the creative fulcrum, effectively extinguishing any lingering hopes of a dramatic Upset.
Cruising to the Finish
With a comfortable two-goal cushion secured, the French outfit professionally navigated the remaining stages of the match. Moussa Niakhaté anchored the backline with an outstanding performance, ensuring the visitors never threatened a late revival. Both goalkeepers were forced into action, making eight combined saves to keep the scoreline respectable, but the hosts' attacking supremacy was never truly in doubt. This clinical 2-0 victory keeps the home side perched firmly at the summit of the table with 21 points. For the visitors, currently languishing down in 31st place, the road to the knockout phase looks increasingly treacherous.
Key Questions
What made Ruben Kluivert the Man of the Match?
Kluivert earned the highest overall match rating by pairing immense defensive solidity at the back with a crucial 57th-minute goal to secure the victory.
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 Look to Cement Top Spot Against Floundering Salzburg
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A soaring Lyon side aims to secure a direct knockout path while Red Bull Salzburg desperately scramble to stay above the playoff elimination line.
The Setup
Walking into Groupama Stadium on October 02, 2025, the narrative writes itself. A massive Form rating highlights the ruthless efficiency of Lyon, who sit atop the Europa League table with an imperious home record. Conversely, Red Bull Salzburg are stranded down in 31st place. The Balance of this fixture is heavily skewed toward the hosts. The Stakes are crystal clear: the top eight teams bypass the playoff round entirely, and the French giants are perfectly poised to grab one of those lucrative tickets. Meanwhile, the Austrians are fighting tooth and nail just to crack the top-24 cut-off. A healthy Stars rating underscores the sheer attacking firepower at the hosts' disposal, spearheaded by the relentless G. Mikautadze.
Key Battle
The visitors' porous backline faces an absolute nightmare against a relentless home attack. Salzburg must find a way to absorb intense midfield pressure and break lines quickly. If they fail, Lyon's offensive unit will completely dictate the tempo and suffocate their penalty area from the first whistle.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable, dominant victory for Lyon. They will pin Red Bull Salzburg deep in their own half, exploit the wide channels, and ruthlessly punish any defensive lapses to walk away with a multi-goal cushion.