🎥 Endrick ends goal drought for Lyon, Forest disappoint, more from the UEL | OneFootball

Two candidates for a call-up to the Brazilian National Team on the 16th took the field in matches at 5pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (12th) for the first leg of the Europa League round of 16. 

It was up to Endrick to stand out, end his goal drought, and secure a good result for his Lyon playing in Spain.

See below for a summary of the matches that wrapped up the UEFA Europa League day.

The return legs will be next Thursday (19th). 

🇪🇸 Celta 1 x 1 Lyon 🇫🇷

The Galician team showed their skill first after a lethal counterattack and a goal by Rueda (25'). 

Endrick tried to be the protagonist already in the first half. He posed a real threat with a shot from outside the box at 30 minutes and, later, didn’t make the best decision after a cross.

The match remained open in the second half.

And it gained a new "ingredient" at 55' when Borja Iglesias was sent off for an elbow.

Lyon became more aggressive.

Making his debut for the French club’s senior team, Kango hit the post. And Radu saved Celta from Yaremchuk’s attempt.

But Endrick didn’t give up. The Brazilian number 9 took a shot from outside the box, benefited from a mistake by the until-then unbeatable Radu, and celebrated (88').

It had been five games without scoring – but with two assists in that period. 

He reached six goals in 11 games for Lyon. 

🇭🇺 Ferencváros 2 x 0 Braga 🇵🇹

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The Hungarian team didn’t have the most possession or the highest volume of play.

But they showed more quality when they reached the opponent’s goal.

They took the lead with Kanichowsky (32') and extended it with Joseph (69').

Securing a good advantage to face the Portuguese team at Pedreira. 

🇧🇪 Genk 1 x 0 Freiburg 🇩🇪

El Ouahdi secured the Belgian team’s victory at 24 minutes.

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Freiburg – who had a goal disallowed – saw their lack of efficiency with the ball prevent a comeback. They go into the return leg at a disadvantage.

🏴Forest 0 x 1 Midtjylland 🇩🇰

Forest made history by being the first English club in 12 years to start a European tournament match with four Brazilians in the starting eleven.

But Jair Cunha had to be substituted just six minutes in.

Vítor Pereira’s men were superior in the first half.

But they hadn’t reckoned with Olafsson, who made two great saves. 

Forest continued to play better after the break. But they kept failing to finish. Igor Jesus, despite good movement, couldn’t stand out. 

They ended up punished after Cho Gue-Sung’s goal (80'). 

Forest’s persistence didn’t result in a goal. 

Better for the team that had the third-best record in the group stage. 

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