Lyon host Celta Vigo in the second leg after a 1:1 draw in Spain, where the French side managed to equalize late against a 10-man opponent. The tie remains finely balanced, with both teams having realistic chances to progress.
Prediction: Lyon or Draw (1X)
Despite their recent dip in form, Lyon’s home advantage and overall quality suggest they are unlikely to lose this match.
Lyon Analysis
Lyon were in outstanding form earlier, winning 13 consecutive matches across all competitions. However, they have recently lost momentum and are now without a win in six straight games, with four consecutive draws.
Even so, their group stage performance was dominant, finishing first with seven wins from eight matches. At home, they remain a strong and structured team capable of controlling games.
Celta Vigo have shown resilience, losing very rarely in recent weeks and currently on a six-match unbeaten run away from home.
However, they will be without Borja Iglesias due to suspension, which could impact their attacking options. In the first leg, playing with ten men eventually cost them the lead.
Despite this, Celta are competitive and often manage to stay in games, making them a tricky opponent.
