Lyon's impressive victory over Nice in the Ligue 1 match on Sunday has not only secured them a spot in the Europa League qualification zone but also highlighted the team's resilience and form under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
The result was a crucial win for Lyon, who were facing a difficult challenge against a team that had won their previous three matches. Despite the pressure, Lyon demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure and come out with a strong performance in the final third.
Tuchel's tactical changes proved effective as Lyon dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the game. The French side capitalized on these opportunities to score two goals in the second half. First, they scored through Antoine Griezmann, who converted from a corner kick after a well-worked move. Then, in the 88th minute, Kylian Mbappe added another goal to seal the win.
The victory comes at a time when Lyon is looking to build momentum ahead of their upcoming Champions League group stage fixtures. With this win, they have now secured their place in the Europa League qualifiers, which will be played between March and May next year.
This result also bodes well for Lyon's prospects in the Champions League. With a strong showing in the first leg of their Group A fixture against Real Madrid, Lyon will need to maintain their form if they want to progress further in the competition.
Overall, Lyon's victory against Nice represents a significant step forward for the team under Tuchel. It shows that the club has the potential to compete at the highest level and secure a place in Europe's top clubs.