Europa League

How do the leading European servers predict the result of Lyon vs. Sparta?

Sparta will have another big game on Thursday evening when they take on Olympique Lyon. They managed to surprise the French team at home, but it was not enough to get the points. What result do the European sites that focus on analysis and previews expect?

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3 years ago

4. 11. 2021

Jirka Malý

In the first match, the Flyers surprised everyone and maybe even themselves. Haraslín opened the scoring in the 4th minute and the same player increased the score to 2:0 in the 19th minute. Sparta had a good lead over the favoured opponent, but they did not hold it for long.

In the 42nd minute Ekambi reduced the deficit, 8 minutes after the break Aouar equalised and in the 67th minute Paquetá completed the turnaround. Although Gusto was sent off for a second yellow card in the 74th minute, Ekambi again increased the score to 4-2 in the 88th. Against a weakened opponent, Sparta could only manage to correct the score in the 96th minute with Ladislav Krejci II.

If Lyon beats Sparta for the second time, they will be promoted. It can be expected that they will approach the match with all seriousness and will not want to leave anything to chance. Especially in their home stadium, where they are very strong, and this season Lyon has never known defeat in front of their own fans.

“I looked at Lyon’s roster and when I saw where they buy players from, it’s incomparable to us. We have a lot of young players who will be at this level, like Lyon, maybe in three or four years. We need games like tomorrow’s for their development.”

Vrba is aware that the next two games will be decisive as Olympique are the clear favourites in the group. Besides, he has great news for the fans. Ladislav Krejci Jr. will be able to start from the first minute.

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