Endrick recalls fond Lyon debut against this Europa League rival | OneFootball

Forward Endrick will have a special reunion this Thursday (12th) when he makes his debut for Lyon in the Europa League. The opponent will be Celta de Vigo from Spain, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the competition.

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Last season, while still wearing the Real Madrid jersey, the young Brazilian stood out by scoring two goals in just 11 minutes against the same team, playing a crucial role in the merengue club's qualification for the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.

The memorable performance against Celta de Vigo earned him praise from the Spanish press, with the newspaper Marca nicknaming him 'Hero' and describing his performance as that of “a star that never stopped shining.” It was the first time Endrick scored twice in a single match on European soil, consolidating his potential.

Lyon's Numbers and Record This Season

For Lyon, Endrick has scored five goals and provided four assists in ten matches, having scored in every competition he participated in. His Europa League debut was delayed due to UEFA regulations, which allowed his participation only from the round of 16, after being previously registered by Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Lyon comes into this match in a period of fluctuation. After an impressive streak of 13 consecutive victories, the French team has gone four matches without a win. However, in the Europa League, the team led by Paulo Fonseca boasts a solid record, with eight wins in nine matches played, presenting an 88% success rate in the competition.

Match Information

The first leg of the round of 16 between Celta de Vigo and Lyon will take place at the Abanca-Balaídos Stadium, home of the Spanish club, with a scheduled start at 5 PM (Brasília time). Lyon seeks an unprecedented victory against Celta de Vigo to take an important step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals.

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