At the end of a dull match, Lyon pockets three points thanks to its short success in Metz (2-0) and goes back to sixth place in the classification four lengths from the podium, pending the rest of the 26th day. The Lorraine club flirts, with the red zone, only two points in front of Dijon, barragiste.
What you must remember
Forty-five first soporific minutes ... And then, the tension skyrocketed, suddenly, in Saint-Symphorien. A center in the area of repair of Metz, an aerial duel, a flagrant hand of the Metz defender Udol: the decor is set. Eric Wattelier, the referee requests the video, the minutes pass, endless before he finally decides to go himself to check the action on the control screen. He then whistled penalty causing a bronca in the stadium. Cornet shoots, goalkeeper Oukidja turns him away but he is advanced. Again, designate the arbitrator. This time, Dembélé takes care of it and marks it after eight minutes in added time. The return to the locker room is rough.
Back on the lawn, a few races on both sides, and especially a lot of garbage, punctuated this meeting of a poor level, but nervous. Messin captain Habib Diallo was even excluded for a bad gesture (82nd). The last counter and the goal of Aouar (90th + 4) does not change anything, Lyon will have to be much sharper on Wednesday, in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Juventus.
The player
Bruno Guimarães (Lyon)
Transferred for 20 million euros from Club Athletico Paranaense during the winter transfer window, the 22-year-old international Brazilian midfielder made his debut with the Gones in Metz. Bruno Guimarães still lacks benchmarks but he has never really shown himself in difficulties in a match without rhythm.
The number
8
This is the eighth victory of coach Rudi Garcia in seventeen games since he has headed Lyon. He also has four draws and five losses.
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The phrase
"The referee has chosen his side"
Matthieu Udol, FC Metz defender (Canal +)
