Led 0-1, Olympique Lyonnais completely overthrew As Monaco (3-1), this Friday evening, in the opening match of the 36th day of Ligue 1.
OL can still dream of Europe! Opposed to AS Monaco at the start of the 36th round of the French championship, Laurent Blanc’s men were quickly led to the mark, but were able to raise their heads before the break, before delivering without doubt their best performance of the season and completely reverse the situation (3-1), thanks in particular to his Lacazette-Cherki duo.
However, after only 13 seconds of play, Wissam Ben Yedder was mowed down by Anthony Lopes in the area. The tricolor striker was responsible for transforming the penalty (0-1), launching his team perfectly. and who else but Alexandre Lacazette, served back by Bradley Barcola, to answer him before the break (1-1, 38th). Meanwhile, opportunities have been plentiful on both sides.
Le show Cherki
Faced with a Monegasque formation on alternating current, which created some good situations, the Gones were carried by a great Rayan Cherki in the second half. Decisive on the second goal of the Lyonnais, scored following a sublime roulette of the international Espoirs, the latter scored his third goal with a sublime rolled up (3-1, 78th), sealing the fate of this nice show.
Buoyed by this success, OL, 7th with 59 units, is one step back from fifth qualifying place for the Europa League Conference and currently occupied by Losc. AS Monaco remain 4th with 65 points, but must now look back.
