Lyon Dominates Rennes 4-0, Nuamah Scores Twice

Lyon achieved a resounding 4-0 win against Stade Rennais at the Groupama Stadium in the fifth round of Ligue 1. The Gones displayed high-quality play, virtually moving into second place in the league. Openda played for about eighty minutes, actively involved but without scoring.

Rennes initially pressed the home team, but Lyon struck within seven minutes. Morton and Tolisso orchestrated a superb play, finished by Nuamah's precise shot past Samba for the 1-0 lead.

Nuamah Shines as Lyon Extends Lead

The visiting team continued to attack but left too much space in their own half. Lyon exploited these openings. After missing a clear chance in front of Samba, Nuamah redeemed himself near the half-hour mark. Another well-executed move by Lyon allowed the forward to beat the opposing goalkeeper again, completing his brace.

Following the 2-0, an unusual event occurred. The match was suspended for about fifteen minutes due to an offensive banner directed at Saint-Etienne displayed in the North Stand.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Openda had an opportunity to increase the lead but couldn't convert, while Samba denied Sulc. Lyon went into halftime with a two-goal advantage, clearly superior to their opponents.

Athekame Adds the Third Goal

The home team started the second half strongly, scoring their third goal just three minutes after the break. The play began with Greif and developed into a cross from Abner. After a scramble in front of the goal, Athekame reached the far post and tapped the ball in for 3-0.

The third goal emphasized the clear difference between the two teams. Lyon controlled the midfield and continued to create chances, while Rennes failed to mount a response.

Tolisso Completes the Rout

Even substitutions couldn't alter the game's course for the visitors. At the 76th minute, a perfectly executed counter-attack led to the fourth goal. Tolisso, one of the standout players, struck a first-time shot from about 20 meters, making it 4-0.

In the closing moments, Rennes attempted to score a consolation goal, but Greif and Abner blocked shots from Camara and Lepaul. On the other end, Samba prevented an even heavier defeat by denying Tolisso his second goal.

The final whistle marked the beginning of Lyon's celebration: four goals, a clean sheet, and a convincing performance that virtually places the Gones in second position in Ligue 1.