UEFA Europa League League Stage - 5
Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 6 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Abner Vinicius (C. Tolisso) 4'
C. Tolisso (Abner Vinicius) 25'
27' Osher Davida
29' ↓ H. Varela ↑S. Jehezkel
31' Tyrese Asante
34' Sagiv Jehezkel
M. Niakhate 35'
HT
46' ↓ B. Lederman ↑I. Noy
C. Tolisso (P. Sulc) 51'
C. Tolisso (P. Sulc) 53'
57' ↓ R. Revivo ↑N. Ben Harush
57' ↓ O. Davida ↑I. Nicolaescu
↓ P. Sulc ↑A. Karabec 57'
↓ C. Tolisso ↑K. Merah 57'
A. Karabec (K. Merah) 62'
69' Itamar Noy
↓ Abner Vinicius ↑T. Barisic 69'
↓ A. Maitland-Niles ↑T. Goncalves 69'
74' ↓ D. Peretz ↑K. Andrade
↓ M. Satriano ↑A. Gomes 77'
Téo Barišić 79'
90'+1 Sagiv Jehezkel
90'+1 Sagiv Jehezkel
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Goalkeepers
R. Mishpati
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
6
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Midfielders
B. Lederman
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
I. Shahar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Davida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
D. Peretz
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
H. Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
29
Entry
Forwards
S. Abu Farhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Y. Gerafi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Melika
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Jehezkel
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.5
Rating
N. Ben Harush
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Ben Hamo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Belic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sissokho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Noy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Madmon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ben Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Nicolaescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
R. Descamps
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
T. Tessmann
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
100
Passes
5
Duels
M. Niakhate
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
N. Tagliafico
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
A. Maitland-Niles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
T. Morton
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
M. de Carvalho
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
70
Passes
8
Duels
Abner Vinicius
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
P. Sulc
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
C. Tolisso
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
5
On Target
8.2
Rating
M. Satriano
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
D. Greif
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Diarra
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Barisic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Karabec
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
32
Minutes
7.2
Rating
K. Merah
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
6.6
Rating
T. Goncalves
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Hamdani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -13
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
Tolisso Hat-Trick Sparks Six-Goal Lyon Masterclass
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Lyon cemented their position at the summit of the Europa League standings with a ruthless, statement-making demolition job.
The Early Onslaught
Abner Vinicius wasted no time making his mark. A lightning-fast strike in the fourth minute immediately dictated the tempo at Gradski Stadion. From that very first breakthrough, Lyon dominated possession, hoarding the ball with relentless efficiency and squeezing the life out of Maccabi Tel Aviv. The home side barely had time to reset their shape before C. Tolisso doubled the advantage midway through the half. A high Intensity rating tells the story of the French side’s pressing, which left the hosts chasing shadows across the pitch. A confident penalty converted by M. Niakhate just before the break only confirmed what the statistics already screamed: a brutal, one-sided attacking siege that saw the visitors generate a staggering 18 shots to the hosts' mere five.
The Tolisso Show
Any fleeting hopes of a miracle comeback vanished within minutes of the restart. The Upset Factor hit absolute zero as Tolisso unleashed a devastating two-minute blitz to destroy the remaining resistance. He netted his second in the 51st minute and secured a brilliant hat-trick in the 53rd, burying the ball with cold-blooded precision. Both daggers were expertly crafted by P. Sulc, whose exceptional vision systematically dismantled the fractured defensive lines. Maccabi Tel Aviv simply had no tactical answer to this clinical execution. The Balance of power shifted entirely into exhibition territory. When A. Karabec added the sixth just past the hour mark, the European tie effectively became a glorified training exercise for the dominant group leaders.
Summit Secured
The Stakes could not have been more contrasting for these two sides as the clock ticked down. Lyon sit comfortably at the absolute peak of the league table, their promotion credentials blazing brightly for all of Europe to see. Meanwhile, the beleaguered hosts remain firmly rooted to the bottom, their deeply frustrating night culminating in an undisciplined stoppage-time red card for Sagiv Jehezkel. Ainsley Maitland-Niles dictated the tempo seamlessly from midfield, ensuring the French giants controlled the rhythm flawlessly until the final whistle echoed around the arena. Our take? This was a merciless display of attacking quality. The visitors showed exactly why they lead the pack, leaving their opponents searching for answers.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Sagiv Jehezkel impact the match?
Occurring in the 90th minute, it had no tactical impact, serving only as a final stamp of frustration for the heavily defeated home side.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A ruthless Lyon attack generated 4.17 xG. Corentin Tolisso's lethal finishing and an early 4th-minute opener immediately overwhelmed the outclassed hosts.
How did substitute Pavel Šulc change the game?
Operating as a creative force, Šulc unlocked the defense with two brilliant second-half assists to fuel Tolisso's quickfire hat-trick.
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.
Top Meets Bottom: Lyon Eye Direct Qualification
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. The Europa League leaders look to ruthlessly exploit a struggling Maccabi Tel Aviv side clinging to their fading top-24 playoff hopes.
The Setup
On November 27, 2025, the Gradski Stadion hosts a clash of absolute extremes. Maccabi Tel Aviv enter matchday five rooted to the bottom in 36th place, managing just one point so far. A disastrous Form rating tells the story of five consecutive defeats and a fragile defense that has leaked a staggering 22 goals. On the flip side, Lyon are flying high. They sit comfortably in 1st place, bringing a stacked Stars rating to the pitch, headlined by attacking talents like G. Mikautadze. The Stakes are massively important for completely different reasons: the French outfit wants to lock down top-eight direct qualification, while the hosts are praying for a miracle to crawl toward the top-24 playoff line. Naturally, the vast gulf in class between the two sides creates a noticeably low Balance rating.
Key Battle
Rather than focusing on individual man-to-man matchups, this fixture is all about defensive unit resilience versus collective attacking superiority. The away side's midfield engine room is expected to completely dominate possession, pinning the home defense deep in their own third. Maccabi's backline must stay incredibly disciplined and organized; any structural lapses will be instantly punished by a relentless visiting frontline built to overwhelm fragile defenses.
Our Take
We fully expect the visitors to walk away with a highly convincing victory. The tactical mismatch is simply too great to ignore. The French leaders will likely dictate the tempo from the opening whistle, creating high-quality chances through intricate, rapid passing patterns. Expect an early breakthrough that forces the hosts to abandon their defensive shell, ultimately allowing the visitors to cruise to a comfortable margin by the final whistle.