Lyon vs Rangers: Lyon welcome Rangers for their final Group A clash on Thursday, as both sides prepare for the knockouts round of the Europa League.
Match Details: Â
Teams: Lyon vs Rangers
Venue: Groupama Stadium, Décines-Charpieu, France
Date: Thursday 9th December, 2021
Time: 11:15 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Lyon come into this after a 3-1 away win over Brøndby IF in their previous clash on MD 5.
Uhre broke the deadlock for the hosts before Cherki scored twice and Slimani’s late strike ensured a comeback win for the French side.
This was Lyon’s 5th win of the group stage as they remain top of the table with 15 points, having already qualified.
Lyon will aim to finish with the perfect set (6 out of 6) and move into the next round full of confidence.
On the other hand, Rangers beat Sparta 2-0 at home on MD 5 to guarantee their spot in the next round of the Europa League.
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Morelos scored a brace; one in each half to help Rangers reach 2nd place in Group A with 7 points from 5 matches.
With qualification done and dusted, this should be a clash where both teams look to improve on their good form and iron out their flaws.
Both sides last met on MD 1 in Scotland, where Lyon won 2-0 with Ekambi and Tavernier (og) scoring.
Form Guide
Lyon: LWWLD
Rangers: LWWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Bordeaux 2-2 Lyon
Rangers 3-0 Dundee FC
🆕 TRAINING GROUND: Preparing for Lyon. pic.twitter.com/mghEGw5Nwo
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) December 8, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Lyon vs Rangers in India?
The match can be live streamed on Sony LIV App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 1.
Team News
Denayer, Reine Adelaide, Pintor and Diomandé are side-lined for the hosts due to long term injuries.
Helander, Ofoborh and Balogun are out of action for the Scottish side through injuries.
Lyon possible 11:
Lopes, Gusto, De Silva, Lukeba, Henrique, Cherki, Caqueret, Keita, Kadewere, Dembele and Slimani
Rangers possible 11:
McGregor, Patterson, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic, Lundstram, Davis, Kamara, Aribo, Roofe and Hagi
Prediction: Lyon 1-1 Rangers
Neither side are under pressure given both of them have qualified for the next round of the Europa League.
We can expect an open and competitive side and a draw seems the fairest result given both teams could make changes and have youngsters given more play time.
Players to watch out for: Dembele, Slimani, Roofe and Kamara.
