The highly anticipated Europa League match between Rangers and Lyon did not go as planned for the Scottish team, as they suffered a humiliating 1-4 defeat at the hands of the French visitors.
Despite being at home, Rangers failed to take control of the game, with Lyon dominating the proceedings from start to finish. The French team's impressive display was led by Alexandre Lacazette, Malick Fofana, and Rayan Cherki, who all played crucial roles in the rout.
Manager Michael Beale will be left wondering what could have been, as his side's profligacy in front of goal proved costly. However, there are concerns that there may be bigger issues at play, which the Rangers boss will need to address in the coming days.
Lyon's impressive victory was marked by some incredible individual performances, with Lacazette scoring a wonder goal that will surely be a contender for goal of the season. Fofana and Cherki also caught the eye, with their pace and skill causing all sorts of problems for the Rangers defense.
The defeat is a setback for Rangers, but they will need to regroup quickly if they are to have any chance of progressing to the next round of the competition. As for Lyon, the win is a major boost to their chances of advancing, and they will be confident of building on this impressive display.
The match was broadcast live on TV, with fans able to watch the action unfold on their screens. However, for those who missed it, there will be plenty of highlights packages and analysis in the coming days.
In a thrilling encounter, Lyon's 4-1 win over Rangers will be remembered for a long time, and it serves as a wake-up call for the Scottish side to get their act together and salvage theirEuropa League campaign.