Ex-Benfica player helps Celta Vigo hold Lyon in Europa League | OneFootball

During the visit to Galicia, Paulo Fonseca's Lyon drew against Celta de Vigo (1-1) in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16. The Spanish team, which included Mihailo Ristić, a former Benfica player - who is appealing against a suspension - was reduced to ten men from the 54th minute, when Borja Iglesias was sent off.

Marked by balance, the first half saw the Celts take the lead. At 25 minutes, Javier Rueda tapped the ball into the net after a cross from Williot Swedberg to the far post, causing euphoria at the Municipal de Balaídos. Borja Iglesias could have made it 2-0 at 40', but Dominik Greif made a beautiful save, keeping the score open.

In the second half, the French team intensified their dominance and eventually scored. Before that, besides the note on the various goal opportunities for the French, Iglesias also weakened his team by receiving a second yellow card and subsequent expulsion.

In response to the disadvantage, Lyon did not stay quiet. At the 87th minute, Endrick, from the edge of the area, took a left-footed shot and saw Dominik Greif make a poor save, bringing joy to Paulo Fonseca's team.

It should be noted that the team that advances will face the winner of the tie between Genk and Freiburg. The Belgians won the first leg 1-0 at home.

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