UEL: Lyon Edges Salzburg 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Lyon secures 2-0 win over Salzburg in Europa League Match

Lyon defeated Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League, with goals from Martín Satriano and Ruben Kluivert.

Lyon's second-half dominance was evident as they controlled possession and created scoring opportunities...

Lyon secured a convincing 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League, with goals from Martín Satriano in the 11th minute and Ruben Kluivert in the 57th minute. This victory extended Lyon's impressive record in the competition, with only two defeats in their last 34 group/league phase fixtures.

Red Bull Salzburg had a tough time against Lyon's strong home side, which boasts a rich European pedigree. Lyon has lost only three of their last 29 major European games on French soil, making it a challenging environment for visiting teams. Salzburg's poor start to the match only added to their troubles, ultimately leading to their 2-0 defeat.

In the fourth minute, Maurits Kjaergaard attempted an acrobatic block on Mathys De Carvalho's shot, but the ball hit his hand. The referee awarded a penalty, which Pavel Sulc took, only to have his tame effort comfortably saved by Salzburg goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.

However, Schlager's joy was short-lived. Just four minutes later, he made a costly error, attempting a pass to Aleksa Terzic that instead fell to Adam Karabec. Karabec delivered a pinpoint cross, and Martin Satriano headed home the opening goal, giving Lyon the lead.

WE WIN 💪💥

2-0 #OLFCS pic.twitter.com/rZg5FJsQub

— Olympique Lyonnais 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@OL_English) October 2, 2025

Lyon's Michal Karabec was instrumental in the team's attack, dictating the flow of play and creating scoring opportunities. He nearly set up another chance when Nicolas Tagliafico met his cross at the back post, but the Argentinian defender blasted the shot over from just three yards out.

Salzburg's attacking moments were limited, but they did have a scare when Clinton Mata's audacious backheel pass almost gifted Yorbe Vertessen an easy goal. Fortunately for Salzburg, goalkeeper Dominik Greif reacted quickly and made the save, avoiding a potentially disastrous moment for his team.

Lyon's second-half dominance was evident as they controlled possession and created scoring opportunities. The team's persistence paid off just before the hour mark when they thought they had weathered the storm after clearing Sulc's shot off the line. However, Adam Karabec's subsequent cross proved decisive, as Ruben Kluivert rose highest to head the ball into the bottom corner, sealing a convincing win for Lyon.

Standings Update

With this victory, Lyon sits joint top of the league table with six points, showcasing their impressive start to the season. Unfortunately, RB Salzburg's struggles continue, leaving them joint bottom with zero points. The Austrian side will look to regroup and bounce back in their next match.