Lisandro needed something like twelve chances to make that shot go in, but his persistence eventually paid off. Lyon hit the post, grabs the rebound and centers for Lisandro. The Argentine’s shot is first blocked by the Benfica keeper, but Lisandro grabs it back and puts the ball in the net at Stade Gerland.
Lyon 2-0 Benfica: Lisandro Doubles Lyon Lead Over Ten-Man Benfica
With Benfica down to ten men after Nicolas Gaitan’s sending off, it appears likely that Lyon will take all three points and pull further ahead in Group B. A Schalke win (they’re currently up 2-0 over Hapoel Tel Aviv off two goals by Raul) will still leave the French club sitting in first, having won all three matches. Benfica, meanwhile, have just one win and are sitting in third place in the group.
Lyon must be saving all their skill for Champions League play, as they remain fourteenth in the Ligue One table, with just three wins in nine played.
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