Lyon ended on a high note – France Football

Champions League

Convincing in the game and totally uninhibited, Lyon went s impose in Valencia on Wednesday during the final day of the group stage (2-0). If they are removed, the Rhodaniens take perhaps their reference match

. Lyon woke up too late

It was therefore not until the last day, when they were eliminated and already assured of finishing in last place, to finally see Lyonnais evolve to a level worthy of the Champions League. Of course, not everything was perfect the Rhone side. Lopes in particular saw a head Mustafi finish on his post (8th). The Portuguese goalkeeper was even able to count on a little help from the referee, who declined a goal to even Mustafi for a little obvious fault (10th). But Fournier’s men have still delivered their best performance of the season in C1. Balanced, caring and uninhibited, they have also had their share of good chances (12th, 25th, 28th, 72nd). On one of them, Cornet has also hit home (37th, 0-1). Under pressure after the break by a Spanish team that played her qualification, protected of Jean-Michel Aulas also able to round back to contain the enemy attacks, thanks to a very good Yanga-Mbiwa. Before ending any suspense on a goal in against, Lacazette (76th)

. The jewel Cornet

He was attacking the most prominent of the Lyon side. Lined up on the right flank of 4-3-3 OL, the young Maxwell Cornet (19) had the merit of trying. And opened the scoring on a personal feat. Near the surface, it has set the defense before sending a curling shot jewel left in the opposite corner (37th). Less incisive offensively in the second period, in the image of his team, somewhat cornered, he did not hesitate to come and lend a hand to his defense. Victim of cramps final whistle, he was able to leave the field with the feeling of accomplishment

. Valencia donated Europa League

Third with six points after the kickoff, one less than Gent, second, Valencia was not his destiny. But they needed a win to remain hopeful. Beaten on their lawn, Spaniards have no regrets as to feed the Belgians dominated Zenit St Petersburg in the other group match (2-1). Gent is pursuing his adventure C1, while Valencia will be donated in the Europa League. For OL, we knew, the European adventure is over. But Hubert Fournier necessarily draw some interesting lessons that perfectly mastered encounter.