Celta de Vigo vs Olympique Lyonnais Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa League, Europe
Estadio de Balaídos Thu, 12 Mar - 8:00 PM
Europa League
Celta de Vigo CEL
1 – 1
Olympique Lyonnais LYO
Full Time Thu, 12 Mar 8:00 PM
Javi Rueda - 25'
Goal
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Goal
Endrick - 87'
Borja Iglesias 54' Second yellow card
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CONTEXT

The match has finished with a full-time score of Celta de Vigo 0 - 1 Olympique Lyonnais. This outcome defied pre-match expectations, where Celta de Vigo was favored with a 50.4% implied win probability compared to Lyonnais's 22.6%, alongside a 27% chance of a draw. The final result represented a significant deviation (77.4%) toward Olympique Lyonnais, meaning the outcome was not aligned with the initial market projections. The flow of the game was heavily impacted by a red card issued to Celta de Vigo. This critical event caused a clear second-half distortion, allowing Olympique Lyonnais to completely dictate the tempo and dominate the ball. The visitors finished with an overwhelming 71% possession compared to the hosts' 29%. Because expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for both sides in this fixture, an alignment between xG and the final outcome cannot be assessed. Despite the lack of xG metrics, the team's efficiency shift was in line with the final result, reflecting the visitors' overall control after the sending-off. Ultimately, Olympique Lyonnais maximized their numerical advantage to overcome their underdog status and secure the away victory.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Olympique Lyonnais showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
  • Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

E. Lambrechts

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. De Weirdt

1st Assistant

N. Verboomen

4th Official

M. Hillaert

2nd Assistant

Celta de Vigo C. Giráldez González
C. Giráldez González
VS
Olympique Lyonnais P. Rodrigues Fonseca
P. Rodrigues Fonseca
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.63
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bologna Rank: 79 L
Ludogorets Rank: L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 78 W
Nice Rank: 71 W
PAOK Rank: 79 W
VfB Stuttgart Rank: 86 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
PAOK Rank: 79 W
Young Boys Rank: 62 W
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 64 W
Maccabi Tel Aviv Rank: W
Real Betis Rank: 84 L
Basel Rank: 65 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Celta de Vigo
50.42%
Draw
26.99%
Away Olympique Lyonnais
22.6%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
81.84
82.03
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Celta de Vigo
Olympique Lyonnais
Power Score
81.84
82.03
League Position
16
1
Global Rank
47
46

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Celta de Vigo — Opponent-weighted form score
Olympique Lyonnais — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Celta de Vigo Olympique Lyonnais

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Celta de Vigo

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Olympique Lyonnais

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Celta de Vigo ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Olympique Lyonnais
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
19.66
34.72
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.72
19.66
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Celta de Vigo -1.55 Efficiency Index
vs
Olympique Lyonnais +1.55 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Celta de Vigo
Olympique Lyonnais
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Celta de Vigo ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Olympique Lyonnais
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Celta de Vigo Olympique Lyonnais
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Celta de Vigo Olympique Lyonnais
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Celta de Vigo
Olympique Lyonnais
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Celta de Vigo CEL Home
0 matches
Olympique Lyonnais LYO Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-03-13T01:03:06+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. Radu
Romania
13 I. Radu
J. Rodríguez Galiano
Spain
32 J. Rodríguez Galiano
C. Starfelt
Sweden
2 C. Starfelt
M. Alonso Mendoza
Spain
20 M. Alonso Mendoza
J. Rueda García
Substitution
Spain
17 J. Rueda García
M. Vecino Falero
Uruguay
15 M. Vecino Falero
Ilaix Moriba
Substitution
Guinea
6 Ilaix Moriba
Ó. Mingueza García
Substitution
Spain
3 Ó. Mingueza García
I. Aspas Juncal
Substitution
Spain
10 (C) I. Aspas Juncal
W. Swedberg
Substitution
Sweden
19 W. Swedberg
B. Iglesias Quintas
Spain
7 B. Iglesias Quintas
Pitch
D. Greif
Slovakia
1 D. Greif
N. Alejandro Tagliafico
Substitution
Argentina
3 N. Alejandro Tagliafico
M. Niakhaté
Senegal
19 M. Niakhaté
C. Mata Pedro Lourenço
Angola
22 C. Mata Pedro Lourenço
S. Kango
Substitution
France
60 S. Kango
C. Tolisso
France
8 (C) C. Tolisso
T. Morton
Substitution
England
23 T. Morton
A. Da Silva Santos
Brazil
16 A. Da Silva Santos
N. Teye Nartey
Substitution
Denmark
99 N. Teye Nartey
E. Moreira de Sousa
Brazil
9 E. Moreira de Sousa
R. Yaremchuk
Ukraine
77 R. Yaremchuk

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 12, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Europa League, Europe
Stadium :
Estadio de Balaídos
Capacity :
25000
Attendance :
21673
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Erik Lambrechts
Jo De Weirdt
Nathan Verboomen
Mathias Hillaert

Statistics

Possession
CEL
33%
LYO
67%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 1
2 Shots 7
14 Dangerous attacks 93
29 Possession 71
0 Corners 7
14 Free kicks 11
5 Yellow Cards 2
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
11 Goal Kicks 1
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 31
9 Dribble Attempts 13
4 Successful Dribbles 4
7 Successful Headers 9
1 Assists 1
6 Throwins 12
0 Hit Woodwork 1
4 Goal Attempts 12
82 Ball Safe 55
1 Injuries 2

Attacking

45 Attacks 162
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

288 Passes 698
52 Long Passes 40
225 Successful Passes 652
78 Successful Passes Percentage 93
4 Key Passes 17
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 73
21 Successful Long Passes 29

Defensive

9 Interceptions 3
39 Duels Won 31
17 Tackles 7
5 Saves 2

Build-up

4 Total Crosses 46
0 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

11 Fouls 14
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Erik Lambrechts

Starting XI ▼

13
Ionuț Radu
Ionuț Radu Goalkeeper
7.05
2
Carl Starfelt
Carl Starfelt Defender
6.88
20
Marcos Alonso
Marcos Alonso Defender
6.64
32
Javi Rodríguez
Javi Rodríguez Defender
6.74
3
Óscar Mingueza
Óscar Mingueza Midfielder
7.14
21
Mihailo Ristic
Mihailo Ristic
Defender63'
6.4
6
Ilaix Moriba
Ilaix Moriba Midfielder
6.64
22
Hugo Sotelo
Hugo Sotelo
Midfielder90+1'
15
Matías Vecino
Matías Vecino Midfielder
6.77
17
Javi Rueda
Javi Rueda Midfielder
7.23
5
Sergio Carreira
Sergio Carreira
Defender46'
6.51
7
Borja Iglesias
Borja Iglesias Attacker
5.97
10
Iago Aspas
Iago Aspas (C) Attacker
6.44
9
Ferran Jutglà
Ferran Jutglà
Attacker46'
6.59
19
Williot Swedberg
Williot Swedberg Attacker
7.25
18
Pablo Durán
Pablo Durán
Attacker66'
6.8
Referee : Erik Lambrechts

Starting XI ▼

1
Dominik Greif
Dominik Greif Goalkeeper
6.68
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
Nicolás Tagliafico Defender
6.82
45
Rémi Himbert
Rémi Himbert
Attacker67'
19
Moussa Niakhaté
Moussa Niakhaté Defender
7.21
22
Clinton Mata
Clinton Mata Defender
7.39
60
Steeve Kango
Steeve Kango Defender
6.6
6
Tanner Tessmann
Tanner Tessmann
Midfielder85'
6.65
8
Corentin Tolisso
Corentin Tolisso (C) Midfielder
7.61
9
Endrick
Endrick Midfielder
7.95
16
Abner
Abner Midfielder
6.94
23
Tyler Morton
Tyler Morton Midfielder
7.48
5
Orel Mangala
Orel Mangala
Midfielder85'
6.51
99
Noah Nartey
Noah Nartey Midfielder
6.74
84
Adil Hamdani
Adil Hamdani
Attacker85'
6.62
77
Roman Yaremchuk
Roman Yaremchuk Attacker
6.44

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Marcos Alonso
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
Matías Vecino
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
Hugo Sotelo → Ilaix Moriba
10th Substitution
90+1'
87'
Event
Endrick
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
85'
Event
Orel Mangala → Tyler Morton
8th Substitution
85'
Event
Tanner Tessmann → Steeve Kango
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Adil Hamdani → Noah Nartey
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Steeve Kango
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
77'
Event
7th Yellowcard
70'
Event
Adam Karabec → Rémi Himbert
6th Substitution
67'
Event
Rémi Himbert → Nicolás Tagliafico
5th Substitution
Event
Pablo Durán → Williot Swedberg
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Mihailo Ristic → Óscar Mingueza
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Borja Iglesias
Foul / 1st Yellow/red Card
54'
53'
Event
Nicolás Tagliafico
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Óscar Mingueza
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
48'
Event
Sergio Carreira → Javi Rueda
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Ferran Jutglà → Iago Aspas
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Javi Rueda
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
25'
Event
Borja Iglesias
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
20'

Match Commentary

90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Hugo Sotelo comes on to replace Ilaix Moriba.
90
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Endrick from Lyon.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Matías Vecino of Celta Vigo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
90
Update Update
Abner Vinícius from Lyon committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
90
Update Update
Endrick from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between Celta Vigo and Lyon.
90
Update Update
Marcos Alonso committed a foul against a Celta Vigo player.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marcos Alonso of Celta Vigo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90
Attempt Attempt
Endrick's attempt is thwarted. The Lyon player takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Tanner Tessmann.
87
Update Update
Ferran Jutglà commits a foul for Celta Vigo.
87
Update Update
Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's now Celta Vigo 1, Lyon 1. Endrick scores for Lyon with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area.
86
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Adil Hamdani from Lyon attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target.
86
Attempt Attempt
Endrick from Lyon attempts a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Adam Karabec.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Adil Hamdani is coming on to replace Noah Nartey.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Tanner Tessmann comes on to replace Steeve Kango.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Orel Mangala is coming on to replace Tyler Morton.
84
Update Update
Tyler Morton committed a foul on a Lyon player.
84
Update Update
Ferran Jutglà of Celta Vigo earned a free kick in the defensive area.
84
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted! Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Pablo Durán.
81
Corner Corner
Another offensive push from Lyon. Corentin Tolisso heads the ball from the center of the box, but Ionut Radu from Celta Vigo makes a fantastic save, keeping it out of the top left corner. The assist came from Steeve Kango, who delivered a precise cross.
80
Update Update
Pablo Durán from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
80
Update Update
Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
79
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Corentin Tolisso from Lyon takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Lyon after a foul by Marcos Alonso.
77
Update Update
Matías Vecino from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Steeve Kango from Lyon has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
77
Update Update
Steeve Kango from Lyon committed a foul.
76
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Roman Yaremchuk of Lyon attempts a header from the center of the penalty area. However, Ionut Radu from Celta Vigo makes a crucial save, pushing the ball away to the right corner. The assist comes from Endrick, who delivered a precise cross.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Lyon after a deflection off Ionut Radu.
75
Attempt Attempt
Endrick from Lyon attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away. The assist came from Adam Karabec.
75
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
75
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Matías Vecino from Celta Vigo.
74
Update Update
Clinton Mata from Lyon was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
74
Update Update
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
73
Update Update
Steeve Kango from Lyon strikes the right post with a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area, assisted by Roman Yaremchuk.
72
Update Update
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
72
Update Update
Adam Karabec from Lyon committed a foul.
72
Update Update
Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
72
Update Update
Clinton Mata from Lyon has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
71
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Tyler Morton from Lyon takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Adam Karabec replaces Rémi Himbert due to an injury.
70
Update Update
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
67
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Rémi Himbert from Lyon.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Lyon: Rémi Himbert replaces Nicolás Tagliafico.
66
Update Update
Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
66
Update Update
Steeve Kango from Lyon committed a foul.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Pablo Durán comes on to replace Williot Swedberg.
65
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted! Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo attempted a long-range shot with his right foot from over 35 yards after a quick counterattack.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Mihailo Ristic comes on to replace Óscar Mingueza.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Lyon after Carl Starfelt allowed the ball to go out.
61
Update Update
The attempt is thwarted. Roman Yaremchuk from Lyon heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
61
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Endrick from Lyon takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it is blocked. The assist came from Steeve Kango.
57
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon commits a handball.
56
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
56
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon commits a handball offense.
54
Update Update
Clinton Mata from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Borja Iglesias of Celta Vigo receives his second yellow card.
54
Update Update
Borja Iglesias from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
53
Update Update
Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicolás Tagliafico of Lyon has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
53
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico from Lyon committed a foul.
52
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Lyon, following a save made by Ionut Radu.
52
Corner Corner
Another offensive push. Endrick from Lyon takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Ionut Radu from Celta Vigo makes a great save, tipping it away to the top left corner. The assist came from Moussa Niakhaté.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Lyon after a play that resulted in a deflection off Sergio Carreira.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Óscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
48
Update Update
Endrick from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
48
Update Update
Óscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
47
Update Update
Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
47
Update Update
Steeve Kango from Lyon committed a foul.
45
Update Update
Offside call against Lyon. Roman Yaremchuk has been caught in an offside position.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with Celta Vigo leading Lyon 1-0.
45
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Nicolás Tagliafico from Lyon took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Noah Nartey.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with the score at Celta Vigo 1, Lyon 0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Sergio Carreira is coming on to replace Javi Rueda.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Ferran Jutglà comes on to replace Iago Aspas.
41
Update Update
Offside call against Lyon. Roman Yaremchuk is caught in an offside position.
39
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive effort underway. Endrick from Lyon takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
39
Update Update
Marcos Alonso from Celta Vigo was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
35
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Corentin Tolisso from Lyon attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Noah Nartey.
34
Update Update
Steeve Kango from Lyon committed a foul.
34
Update Update
Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
33
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Borja Iglesias from Celta Vigo takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. However, Dominik Greif, the goalkeeper for Lyon, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Óscar Mingueza, who delivered a precise through ball.
30
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Endrick from Lyon takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that goes just wide. The assist came from Noah Nartey.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Lyon after Óscar Mingueza allowed the ball to go out.
25
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive effort underway. Corentin Tolisso from Lyon takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, but it's successfully stopped.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Celta Vigo takes the lead 1-0 against Lyon. Javi Rueda scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net. The assist came from Williot Swedberg after a quick counterattack.
21
Update Update
Endrick from Lyon commits a handball.
20
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Borja Iglesias of Celta Vigo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
19
Update Update
Borja Iglesias committed a foul against Celta Vigo.
19
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
19
Update Update
Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
19
Update Update
Borja Iglesias committed a foul against a player from Celta Vigo.
17
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Borja Iglesias from Celta Vigo takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Dominik Greif, the goalkeeper for Lyon, makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Óscar Mingueza.
17
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Roman Yaremchuk of Lyon attempted a header from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Endrick.
16
Update Update
Steeve Kango from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
16
Update Update
Óscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
14
Update Update
Tyler Morton from Lyon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
14
Update Update
Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
9
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Noah Nartey from Lyon attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
6
Update Update
Clinton Mata from Lyon committed a foul.
6
Update Update
Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
4
Update Update
Opportunity wasted! Corentin Tolisso from Lyon attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it sails over the bar. The cross was delivered by Endrick.
2
Update Update
Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo was awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
2
Update Update
Óscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo earned a free kick in the defensive area.
2
Update Update
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon committed a foul.
2
Update Update
Steeve Kango from Lyon committed a foul.
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Match interruption - Celta Vigo.
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Match interruption - Celta Vigo.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Olympique Lyonnais exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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