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Goals and highlights

The match ends!

In an unspectacular visit to Scotland, Lyon triumphs against Rangers in the first matchday of the UEFA Europa League Group Stage.

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(Photo: Getty)

90'

Four minutes of repositioning are added.

76'

Rangers players Jose Aribo and Alfredo Morelos join those who have been cautioned.

74'

Rangers players Jose Aribo and Alfredo Morelos join those who have been cautioned.

71'

Lyon also made another change: Xherdan Shaqiri took the place of Karl Toko Ekambi.

70'

Rangers make another change: Ryan Kent exits and Kemar Roofe enters.

65'

Lyon is also making its first roster change of the match: Sinaly Domande replaces Jerome Boateng.

63'

Metal! James Tavernier's free kick hits Lyon's right post. Once again, the home side came close to scoring.

59'

Rangers make their first change of the match: Scott Wright replaces Steven Davis.

LYON GOAL!

After a series of rebounds in the box, Islam Slimani strikes inside the area to increase the French team's lead.

51'

Lyon defender Jerome Boateng is the third player to be suspended.

The second half is underway!

The match between Rangers and Lyon is underway again.

The first half is over!

By the minimum difference, Lyon is beating Rangers, who have been very close to tie the score.

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(Photo: Getty)

45'

One minute of reposition is added.

40'

Anthony Lopes! The visiting goalkeeper makes a great save to keep out Ryan Kent's powerful shot. Once again, Rangers came close to equalizing.

36'

John Lundstram comes close to scoring after a cross-shot that goes just wide of Lyon's right-hand post. It was a close call for an equalizer.

30'

Islam Slimani, Lyon attacker, also receives a yellow card.

LYON GOAL!

Karl Toko Ekambi scores after a good individual play that ends with a cross-shot from outside the box. The visitors are already winning.

17'

For the moment, Lyon have had the lion's share of possession but have not yet been able to generate danger.

12'

Rangers' Connor Goldson becomes the first caution of the match.

The match is underway!

The ball is rolling! Rangers and Lyon are already facing each other in the Europa League.

Lyon, finalized details in warm-up

The French team will be looking to assert their status as favorites to start the tournament with a victory.  

Lyon: substitutes

Julian Pollersbeck, Kayne Bonnevie, Sinaly Diomande, Castello Lukeba, Henrique Silva Milagres, Rayan Cherki, Habib Keita, Damien Da Silva, Xherdan Shaqiri and Bradley Barcola.

Rangers: substitutes

Robby McCrorie, Jon McLaughlin, Calvin Ughelumba, Nathan Patterson, Juninho Bacuna, Scott Wright, Kemar Roofe, Stephen Kelly,Fashion Sakala, Scott Arfield y Kyle McClelland.

Lyon: confirmed roster

Anthony Lopes; Emerson, Jason Denayer, Karl Toko Ekambi, Houssem Aouar (C), Lucas Paquetá, Malo Gusto, Islam Slimani, Maxence Caqueret, Jérôme Boateng and Bruno Guimarães.

Rangers: confirmed roster

Allan McGregor; James Tavernier (C), John Lundstram, Connor Goldson, Steven Davis, Ryan Kent, Joe Aribo, Glen Kamara, Alfredo Morelos, Leon Balogun and Borna Barišić.

Referees for the match Rangers vs Lyon

The central referee for this match will be Andreas Ekberg; Mehmet Culum, first assistant; Stefan Hallberg, second row; Kristoffer Karlsson, fourth official; Marco Fritz, VAR; and Harm Osmers, AVAR.

Let's get started!

In just under an hour, Rangers and Lyon will play their first match of the competition. Both teams are already installed at the stadium, and in a few minutes they will begin their warm-up.

Tune in here Rangers vs Lyon Updates

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Rangers vs Lyon live, as well as the latest information from Ibrox Stadium. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute coverage of the match on VAVEL.

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Lyon: last roster

A. Lopes; M. Gusto, J. Denayer, S. Diomande, Emerson, B. Guimaraes, T. Mendes, X. Shaqiri, H. Aouar, K. Toko y M. Dembélé.

Rangers: last roster

J. McLaughlin; C. Bassey, F. Helander, L. Balogun, J. Tavernier, G. Kamara, S. Davis, J. Aribo, R. Kent, A. Morelos y K. Roofe.

Lyon come from behind to win

The previous weekend, meanwhile, they took advantage of their home advantage to beat Racing Strasbourg 3-1 at the Parc OL, with goals from Moussa Dembélé, Jason Denayer and Lucas Paquetá. After this victory, they moved up to seventh place in the French First Division, after accumulating eight points in five rounds.

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(Photo: Getty)

Rangers on a winning streak

Last Saturday, in their visit to McDiarmid Park, they defeated St. Johnstone 1-2, with goals from Kema Roofe and James Tavernier. With this victory, they took the lead in the Scottis Premiership (Scotland's top soccer league) with 12 points.

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(Photo: Getty)

How did Lyon advance?

The team coached by Dutchman Peter Bosz qualified directly for the cup after finishing fourth in the overall Ligue 1 standings the previous season.

How did Rangers qualify?

After being eliminated in their bid to reach the Champions League, the team led by Englishman Steven Gerrard had to play in the Playoffs to reach this competition, where they overcame Alashkert FC (Armenia).

Rangers and Lyon make their debut in the Europa League

In the city of Glasgow this Thursday afternoon, the Gers and the Gones will meet for their first meeting in the new UEFA Europa League season. These two teams are placed in the first sector of the cup, along with Brondby (Denmark) and Sparta Praha (Czech Republic).

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