Fonseca's Lyon Back in Champions League Hunt with Win Over Brest

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Lyon - Brest 2:1

Lyon secured a crucial 2-1 victory over direct rivals Brest in the 24th round of Ligue 1, reigniting their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Despite falling behind early to a penalty from Lala, Lyon fought back with two goals from Alexandre Lacazette, both assisted by Ryan Cherki.

This win moves Lyon to sixth place in the league table with 39 points, just four points behind Monaco. Under the guidance of Paulo Fonseca, Lyon is showing signs of resurgence, and their fans will be hoping for more strong performances as they push for a top-four finish.

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Lyon - Brest 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Lala K., 15 (penalty) (0:1); Lacazette, 24 (1:1); Lacazette, 82 (2:1)

Lyon: Perri Lucas; Niakhaté; Kumbedi; Mata C.; Tolisso; Tessmann (Matic, 70); Maitland-Niles; Cherki (Nuamah, 90); Almada; Lacazette (Fofana M., 83); Mikautadze
Bench: Descamps R.; Omari; Caleta-Car; Akouokou; Veretout
Yellow Cards: Tessmann 34; Lacazette 45

Brest: Bizot; Chardonnet B.; Lala K.; Haidara M.; Le Cardinal; Magnetti (Doumbia K., 90); Lees-Melou; Pereira Lage; Camara M.; Sima A.; Ajorque
Substitution: Martin J. (from 90)
Bench: Coudert; Ndiaye Ab.; Zogbe; Amavi; Kante I.; Diop S.
Yellow Cards: Lala K. 59

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