Lyon sweep Metz aside as Endrick hits hat-trick to keep top-four push on track | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Metz were beaten 5-2 by Lyon at Stade Saint-Symphorien. In the 11th minute, Endrick opened the scoring from close range after Corentin Tolisso's pass. Ruben Kluivert doubled the lead from a corner (16.), Tyler Morton added a third from range (32.), Koffi Kouao pulled one back (34.), and Endrick struck again in the first minute of first half stoppage time. After the restart Habib Diallo gave Metz hope (64.), but Les Gones' ruthlessness told as the Brazilian completed his treble from the spot (87.). Les Gones remain fourth and host PAOK in the Europa League next, while Metz visit Angers.

Player of the Match: Endrick decided it with a clinical hat-trick, hitting six shots on target and winning the late penalty that sealed the result.

Stat of the Match: Les Gones registered 10 shots on target from 13 attempts, a 76.9% shot accuracy that underlined their edge.

Three Things We Learned: Tyler Morton influenced both ends, scoring once, assisting once and producing two shots on target from three attempts. Koffi Kouao was Metz's bright spot with a goal and an assist, driving their brief fightback. Metz had 53.2% possession and delivered 27 crosses but with only 11.1% accuracy, they lacked precision in the final third.