Former Benfica man helps Celta Vigo hold Lyon in Europa League | OneFootball

During their 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 featured Mihailo Ristić, formerly of Benfica – who is appealing a suspension – was reduced to ten men from the 54th minute, when Borja Iglesias was sent off.

The first half, marked by balance, saw the Celts take the lead on the scoreboard. In the 25th minute, Javier Rueda slotted the ball into the back of the net after a cross from Williot Swedberg to the far post, sparking euphoria at the Municipal de Balaídos. Borja Iglesias could have made it 2-0 in the 40th minute, but Dominik Greif made a fine save, keeping the result open.

Before that, in addition to several scoring opportunities for the French side, Iglesias also weakened his team by receiving a second yellow card and the resulting expulsion.

In response to being behind, Lyon did not sit back. In the 87th minute, Endrick, at the edge of the box, fired a left-footed shot and saw Dominik Greif make a poor error, bringing joy to Paulo Fonseca's men.

The second leg between the teams is scheduled for March 19, at 5:45 pm, at Groupama Stadium. 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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