Fonseca's Lyon March Toward Champions League Spot

Olympique Lyonnais took a massive step toward securing a UEFA Champions League berth for the 2024/25 season, delivering a commanding 4-1 victory over Stade Rennais in last night’s Ligue 1 clash.

Under the guidance of head coach Paulo Fonseca, Lyon were ruthless in front of goal. The scoring began with 20-year-old sensation Malick Fofana, as he was followed on the scoresheet by midfield engine Corentin Tolisso, club legend Alexandre Lacazette, and Georgian international Giorgi Mikautadze.

Rennes managed a single reply, but it wasn’t enough to change the momentum as Lyon cruised to a decisive 4-1 win. The result boosts their hopes of returning to Europe's elite competition after a difficult spell in recent years.

2024–25 Ligue 1: Full Standings

2024-25, France - Ligue 1

Lyon - Rennes 4:1 (3:0)
Goals: Fofana M., 8 (1:0); Tolisso, 25 (2:0); Lacazette, 39 (3:0); Meite M., 50 (3:1); Mikautadze, 77 (4:1)

Lyon: Perri Lucas; Tagliafico; Niakhaté; Mata C.; Tolisso (Tessmann, 66); Matic (Veretout, 76); Maitland-Niles; Fofana M. (Kumbedi, 86); Cherki (till 86); Almada; Lacazette (Mikautadze, 76)
Bench: Descamps R.; Abner; Caleta-Car; Akouokou; Molébé

Rennes: Samba B.; Truffert; Brassier; Assignon (Gomez A., 75); Rouault; Jacquet; Matusiwa; Fofana S. (Olaigbe, 75); Al-Tamari (Blas, 46); Cissé Djaoui (Kone I., 85); Kalimuendo (Meite M., 46)
Bench: Mandanda; Wooh C.; Hateboer; James