Lyon secured their place in the Europa Conference League by defeating Brest in a thrilling match at the Stade de Gerland. The French champions dominated the game from start to finish, with their experienced players leading the way.
The match was filled with excitement and drama as both teams fought for every possession. Lyon had the better of the early exchanges, but it was Brest who took the lead after just eight minutes when a long-range shot found its way into the net.
However, Lyon quickly responded and equalized through a stunning strike from Memphis Depay. The Dutch winger's effort flew past the Brest goalkeeper and found the back of the net, sending the crowd into raptures.
In the second half, Lyon upped their game even further and continued to dominate the contest. They were able to create numerous chances, with Depay again finding the net from a close range. His goal was a fitting reward for his efforts throughout the match.
Despite being down to ten men, Brest refused to give up and kept pushing forward. However, Lyon's defense stood firm and prevented any further damage to their lead.
With only one point separating them from qualification, Lyon knew that they needed to secure victory against Rennes next week if they were to make it to the Europa Conference League group stage. A win would have been enough, but they needed two goals to clinch top spot.
In the end, Lyon did not disappoint, securing their place in Europe's premier club competition thanks to a well-deserved victory over Brest. It was a remarkable display of football from the French champions, who showed why they are considered one of the best teams in Europe.