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Bećir Omeragić suffered a serious meniscus injury and underwent surgery this week, ruling him out for an extended period. Youngster Yael Mouaga is expected to step in and start in his place.
With Andy Delort returning to the squad, Jean-Louis Gasset is likely to pair him with Tanguy Coulibaly in the upcoming match.
Khalil Fayad impressed despite Montpellier’s defeat in their last fixture and is expected to retain his spot in the starting lineup.
Lyon

Since Paulo Fonseca’s arrival, Tanner Tessmann has been his preferred option in midfield, pushing Corentin Tolisso into a more advanced role on the pitch.
With Malick Fofana returning from injury, Fonseca will have strong options on the bench to make an impact.
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90+4'

That's the end of the match.
90+3'

Joris Chotard (Montpellier) volleys the ball on the edge of the box after a rebound. It's a great effort and has Lucas Perri scrambling, but it flies just wide of the left post.
90+1'

We will have 4 min. of added time.
90'

A goal, which was scored by Kiki Kouyate (Montpellier), was disallowed due to offside.
90'

The resulting set piece from Montpellier is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
86'

Theo Sainte-Luce (Montpellier) is shown a yellow card by the referee for making a challenge on his opponent, but he looks angry with the decision.
83'

Benjamin Lecomte (Montpellier) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
80'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Lyon.
78'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Malick Fofana (Lyon) will replace Corentin Tolisso.
78'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Jordan Veretout (Lyon) is coming onto the pitch as Nemanja Matic cannot continue after picking up an injury.
77'

Surely that's handball by one of the Montpellier players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
76'

The corner is swung in but Lyon can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
73'

It's in the back of the net! Abner Vinicius plays it into the box, and Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) gets on the end of the cross to put it into the back of the net. 1:4.
71'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Lyon comes to nothing.
70'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Georges Mikautadze (Lyon) departs the field of play to be replaced by Alexandre Lacazette.
70'

Paulo Fonseca prepares a substitution. Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon) is replaced by Abner Vinicius.
70'

That will be all from Rayan Cherki (Lyon) who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Thiago Almada.
69'

Today's match ends for Andy Delort (Montpellier) who will be replaced by Wahbi Khazri.
69'

The game has come to an end for Jordan Ferri (Montpellier). He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Junior Ndiaye.
69'

Here's the change. Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) leaves the pitch and Nicolas Pays comes on as a substitute.
69'

It doesn’t look good for Corentin Tolisso (Lyon); looks like he’ll have to leave the pitch!
66'

Lyon have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
64'

Yellow card. Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon) goes into the book for a bad tackle on his opponent.
62'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Abdoul Bamo Meite leaves the pitch and Kiki Kouyate (Montpellier) comes on.
62'

Jean-Louis Gasset has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) replacing Rabby Nzingoula.
61'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
61'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) has the opportunity to threaten the opponent's goal via a free kick on the edge of the box. He hits a fine strike towards the underside of the bar, but Lucas Perri denies him with a great save.
60'

It seems like Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is about to take a free kick. The goalkeeper has to be alert and careful how to position the defensive wall. This is the perfect distance for a direct shot.
59'

Rayan Cherki (Lyon) clearly handles the ball, but he is surprised when the referee blows his whistle.
58'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) collects a simple pass and decides to shoot from distance. It's a swerving effort aimed towards the middle of the goal, but Lucas Perri reads it well and makes a comfortable save.
56'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) takes the corner, but the goalkeeper jumps and gathers the ball.
56'

Theo Sainte-Luce (Montpellier) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
55'

The foul by Andy Delort (Montpellier) was seen by Marc Bollengier who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
55'

The corner from Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is intercepted by Lucas Perri.
53'

Corentin Tolisso (Lyon) scores a beautiful goal. He climbs high to meet a cross and finds the back of the net with a bullet header that goes into the bottom left corner.
50'

It's a goal! Ernest Nuamah (Lyon) scores with a brilliant shot into the left side of the goal after being released inside the box by a superb lofted pass from Nemanja Matic. The score is now 1:2.
50'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
49'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) latches on to a precise pass and finds himself one-on-one with the keeper. He fires a low shot towards the right side of the net, but Lucas Perri leaps like a salmon to deny him.
48'

Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) commits a foul during an attacking move.
46'

Marc Bollengier blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+2'

The match has reached half-time.
45

2 additional min. will be played.
45'

Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) is caught offside!
43'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
43'

Joris Chotard (Montpellier) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players. Montpellier have a corner.
43'

Theo Sainte-Luce (Montpellier) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery.
42'

Rayan Cherki (Lyon) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger.
40'

Ernest Nuamah (Lyon) receives a quality pass inside the box and fires a first-time shot. His effort towards the right post is saved by the goalkeeper.
38'

Goal! Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) fires home from very close range after latching on to a pass from Teji Savanier. The score is 1:1.
37'

Enzo Tchato (Montpellier) serves up a nice cross, but Lucas Perri punches the ball away.
36'

Enzo Tchato (Montpellier) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
34'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) goes into the referee's book for dissent.
32'

Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) releases Andy Delort with a precise pass and he attempts to finish, but is immediately surrounded by the defenders and loses the ball.
29'

Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
22'

Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) sends a chip pass into the box, but Benjamin Lecomte is quickest to intercept the ball.
22'

Sael Kumbedi receives a sweet cross inside the box from Tanner Tessmann (Lyon), but one of the defenders rushes in bravely to intercept the ball.
19'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) fouls an opponent during an attacking move.
15'

The resulting corner from Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is cleared.
13'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) commits a foul and Marc Bollengier immediately signals a free kick.
13'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) steps up to take a free kick and sends it in, but the opposition's defence is alert and clears the ball to safety.
12'

Rough tackle by Corentin Tolisso (Lyon). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. Montpellier have a free kick from a promising distance.
11'

Sael Kumbedi (Lyon) commits a rough challenge and Marc Bollengier blows his whistle for a foul.
10'

Corentin Tolisso (Lyon) fails to find a teammate across the pitch with a long ball. The ball goes out of play and Montpellier will have a goal kick.
8'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) takes a first-time shot inside the box after latching onto a nice lofted pass, but the effort is blocked and spins away to safety.
6'

The Lyon players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
3'

Georges Mikautadze (Lyon) receives the ball inside the box, reacts quickly and without any problems stabs the ball low inside the left post.
3'

Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) dribbles his way to the edge of the box and drills a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Benjamin Lecomte is equal to the effort and makes a good save.
1'

The first half has started.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Lyon will have the kick-off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Marc Bollengier.

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