Lyon vs RB Salzburg

On October 2, 2025, Olympique Lyonnais hosted Red Bull Salzburg at Groupama Stadium in their UEFA Europa League Group Stage opener. The match concluded with a 2–0 victory for Lyon, marking a strong start to their European campaign. The game was characterized by Lyon’s early dominance and Salzburg’s struggles to break down the French side’s defense.

Lyon took the lead in the 11th minute through Martín Satriano, who capitalized on a well-timed pass to slot the ball past Salzburg’s goalkeeper. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 57th minute when Ruben Kluivert found the back of the net, further asserting Lyon’s dominance in the match. Despite Salzburg’s efforts, Lyon’s defense remained resolute, preventing any significant threats on goal.

Throughout the game, Lyon controlled possession with 64.9%, compared to Salzburg’s 35.1%. The hosts registered 6 shots on goal from 15 attempts, while Salzburg managed only 5 shots on target from 11 attempts. Lyon’s midfield, led by Tanner Tessmann and Corentin Tolisso, effectively controlled the tempo of the game, limiting Salzburg’s offensive opportunities.

Defensively, Lyon’s backline, featuring Nicolás Tagliafico and Moussa Niakhaté, maintained a high level of organization and discipline. Goalkeeper Dominik Greif was largely untested but remained alert throughout the match. Salzburg’s attack, led by Petar Ratkov, struggled to break down Lyon’s defense, with their best chances coming from long-range efforts that were comfortably dealt with by Greif.

This victory not only earned Lyon three points but also set a positive tone for their Europa League campaign. With a solid performance on both ends of the pitch, Lyon will look to build on this result as they aim to advance through the group stage and contend for the title.

Watch and Download Lyon vs RB Salzburg full match replay and highlights, At Thursday, October 02, 2025. The match played at Groupama Stadium, in Europa League, UEFA.

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