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FC Utrecht vs Lyon: Europa League Return Clash

After a 15-year absence, FC Utrecht makes its much-awaited return to the Europa League group stage on Thursday as it hosts Lyon at Stadion Galgenwaard. Ron Jans' Dutch side have turned heads in the qualifying rounds, beating Sheriff's Tiraspol, Servette, and Zrinjski Mostar with an aggregate score of 14-4. Lyon, on the other hand, is returning to group stage action after a spirited exit last season in the quarter-finals against Manchester United, looking to take their league form into Europe. Both sides want to get their group stage campaign off to a winning start, suggesting an engaging encounter in Utrecht.

Utrecht’s European Revival and Team News

Utrecht is no stranger to the European stage, although they have narrowly missed out in recent history, having failed to qualify in 2013-14, 2017-18, and 2019-20. This season, the Domstedelingen have finally made it to the group stage and have a six-match unbeaten run in Europe. However, after an inconsistent spell domestically in the Eredivisie, Utrecht has recorded three wins and three losses.
Team news is not great for Utrecht, as Dani de Wit, Rafik El Arguioui, Davy van den Berg, and Victor Jensen are all doubtful injury. Jensen’s absence, after scoring five goals in the qualifying stage, could heavily affect Utrecht’s threat as they have not scored in their last two Eredivisie matches. After all, left-back Souffian El Karouani is an important attacking asset, with four assists already this season.
FC Utrecht’s possible lineup: Barkas; Horemans, Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani; Engwanda, Iqbal; Blake, Bozdogan, Zechiel; Min

Lyon’s Strong Start and Defensive Edge

Lyon goes into Stadion Galgenwaard in solid early-season form. Paulo Fonseca is managing the Ligue 1 team, with caretaker Jorge Maciel taking the reins while Fonseca serves a suspension. Lyon is level on points at the top of the domestic table with four wins from five games. After conceding just once and recording four clean sheets in five league matches, their defensive solidity and game management are two areas of emphasis.
Lyon will be without Corentin Tolisso, who is suspended after he received a red card against Manchester United, along with injured players Remy Descamps, Abner Vinicius, Ernest Nuamah, and Orel Mangala. Tolisso's absence should be a collective responsibility, but Malick Fofana is expected to take on more attacking responsibility to try to achieve three points against the hosts.
Lyon possible lineup: Greif; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Tessmann, Morton; Karabec, Merah, Fofana; Satriano

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What to Expect

Despite Utrecht’s strong European run, Lyon’s defensive solidity and early-season form make them favorites to take all three points. Utrecht’s recent scoring struggles in the Eredivisie suggest that the French visitors can edge this clash with a narrow victory. Expect a closely contested match with Lyon’s resilience on full showcase.

FC Utrecht vs Lyon Kick-Off Time

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