Rangers vs Lyon Lacazette's Stunning Goal in 4-1 Victory!

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Lyon secured a commanding 4-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League, with Alexandre Lacazette delivering a stunning goal that wowed the crowd at Ibrox. Watch the highlights as Lacazette and Malick Fofana score twice each, punishing Rangers despite an early equalizer from Tom Lawrence. Don't miss the key moments from this thrilling match!  Hashtags: #RangersvsLyon #EuropaLeague #AlexandreLacazette #FootballHighlights #SoccerGoals #RangersFC #LyonFC #UEFA #Football

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00:00The roar of the Ibrox Stadium was silenced in the 23rd minute by a moment of individual

00:07brilliance.

00:09Alexandre Lacazette, the former Arsenal striker, unleashed a rocket of a shot from outside

00:14the box that left Rangers goalkeeper Alan McGregor with absolutely no chance.

00:19This wonder goal, a testament to Lacazette's technical prowess and striking ability, proved

00:24to be the turning point in a thrilling Europa League encounter.

00:27Lyon went on to secure a resounding 4-1 victory against a spirited Rangers side.

00:33The atmosphere at Ibrox was electric as the home crowd anticipated a strong performance

00:37from their team.

00:38Rangers, however, were left to rue missed chances in what was ultimately a disappointing

00:42night for the Scottish champions.

00:44Lyon's attacking threat, spearheaded by Lacazette and the young talent Malek Fofana, proved

00:49too much to handle.

00:53The match began with Rangers on the front foot, pressing high and creating early chances.

00:58Captain James Tavernier found himself in a promising position inside the box, but his

01:03shot sailed over the crossbar.

01:05Minutes later, a dangerous cross from the left flank found Ryan Kent, whose header was

01:09well saved by the Lyon goalkeeper.

01:11Rangers' inability to capitalise on these early opportunities would come back to haunt

01:16them.

01:17Lyon, on the other hand, gradually grew into the game, their midfield beginning to dictate

01:20the tempo.

01:22Hossam Awar, with his deft touches and precise passing, started to pull the strings, creating

01:27space for Lyon's attacking players.

01:29The warning signs were there for Rangers, and it wasn't long before Lyon made their

01:32dominance count.

01:36The deadlock was broken in the 16th minute, and it was the young Malek Fofana who stole

01:41the show.

01:42A clever interchange of passes between Awar and Ryan Cherky sliced open the Rangers' defence,

01:47allowing Cherky to slip a perfectly weighted through ball to Fofana.

01:51The 18-year-old forward kept his composure, slotting the ball past McGregor to give Lyon

01:56a deserved lead.

01:57Fofana, making his first start in the Europa League, was a constant threat throughout the

02:01match.

02:02His pace, direct running and ability to link up play caused Rangers all sorts of problems.

02:07The young Frenchman demonstrated maturity beyond his years, and played a key role in

02:11Lyon's victory.

02:16Section four, a glimmer of hope, Lawrence levels the score.

02:19Rangers, however, responded with character.

02:21Just five minutes after going behind, they drew level through Tom Lawrence.

02:24A well-worked free-kick routine saw the ball fall kindly to the Welshman on the edge of

02:29the box.

02:30Lawrence, with a powerful left-footed strike, sent the ball crashing into the back of the

02:33net, sending the Ibrox crowd into raptures.

02:36The goal seemed to galvanise Rangers, who enjoyed a brief period of sustained pressure.

02:40Joe Arabo, a powerful presence in midfield, started to impose himself on the game, breaking

02:45up Lyon's attacks and driving his team forward.

02:48It was a fleeting moment of hope for the home side, however, as Lyon soon regained

02:52control of the match.

02:56Section five, clinical Lacazette doubles, Lyon's lead just before half-time.

03:00Lyon restored their lead through a moment of individual brilliance from Alexandre Lacazette.

03:05A swift counter-attack saw Fofana break free down the right flank.

03:08The youngster delivered a pinpoint cross to the edge of the six-yard box, where Lacazette,

03:12with a striker's instinct, got in front of his marker and volleyed the ball, past a helpless

03:17McGregor.

03:18Lacazette, with his experience and quality, was a constant thorn in Rangers' side.

03:23His movement, both on and off the ball, was exceptional, and he linked up play effectively

03:28with his fellow attackers.

03:30The former Arsenal man led the line with aplomb, proving to be a constant menace to the Rangers'

03:37defence.

03:39Section six, a goal for the ages Lacazette stuns Ibrox.

03:42The second half began as the first had ended, with Lyon in the ascendancy.

03:46Rangers, despite their best efforts, struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the

03:49Lyon attack.

03:50Then, in the 55th minute, Lacazette produced a moment of magic that effectively sealed

03:55the game for the visitors.

03:57Picking up the ball about 30 yards from goal, Lacazette took a touch to set himself up,

04:01before unleashing an unstoppable right-footed shot that flew past McGregor and into the

04:06top corner of the net.

04:07It was a goal of the highest quality, a strike that even the most partisan Rangers fan could

04:11only admire.

04:15Section seven, Fofana's brace caps off dominant Lyon display.

04:19Lyon continued to dominate proceedings and they added a fourth goal in the 71st minute.

04:24Fofana, once again at the heart of the action, latched onto a through ball from Lucas Paqueta

04:29before rounding McGregor and slotting the ball into the empty net.

04:33It was a fitting end to a fantastic individual performance from the young forward, who deservedly

04:38received a standing ovation from the travelling Lyon fans when he was substituted in the closing

04:43stages.

04:45The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running

04:49out deserved winners.

04:50The result was a reality check for Rangers, who were given a harsh lesson in European

04:51football by a clinical neonsight.

04:52The French outfit, with their blend of experience and youthful exuberance, were a cut above

04:53on the night.

04:54For Lyon, it was a chance to show what they were capable of.

04:55The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running

04:56out deserved winners.

04:57The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running

04:58out deserved winners.

04:59The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running out

05:00deserved winners.

05:01The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running out

05:02deserved winners.

05:03The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running

05:04out deserved winners.

05:14The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running

05:15out deserved winners.

05:16The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running

05:17out deserved winners.

05:18The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running out

05:19deserved winners.

05:20The final whistle brought an end to a thoroughly entertaining encounter, with Lyon running out

05:21deserved winners.

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