In the highly anticipated Europa League clash, Celta Vigo will take on Lyon in the Last 16 first leg. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial advantage in this knockout stage. Fans are eager to see how the squads strategize in this European fixture.
Starting Lineup for Lyon
Coach Paulo Fonseca has selected a 4-2-3-1 formation for the match. The players named in the starting eleven are:
- Goalkeeper: Greif
- Defenders:
- Kango
- Mata
- Niakhaté
- Tagliafico
- Midfield:
- Tolisso (Captain)
- Morton
- Forwards:
- Endrick
- Nartey
- Abner Vinicius
- Yaremchuk
Substitutes and Absentees
Lyon will have a strong bench to call upon. The substitutes include:
- Descamps (Goalkeeper)
- Konan (Goalkeeper)
- De Carvalho
- Goncalves
- Hamdani
- Himbert
- Karabec
- Mangala
- Merah
- Tessmann
However, several key players will miss the match due to injuries or other reasons. Their absentees include:
- Moreira
- Fofana
- Hateboer
- Kamara
- Kluivert
- Maitland-Niles
- Nuamah
- Sulc
Match Outlook
This matchup not only holds significance for advance in the Europa League but also for team morale. Both Celta Vigo and Lyon are aiming to secure a win in this opening leg of the knockout round. Fans can follow the match live to witness the action unfold.
