Maccabi Tel-Aviv Coach’s Harsh Words Following Devastating Defeat

Lyon made a strong comeback in European competition on Thursday night, dominating Maccabi Tel-Aviv with a 6-0 victory in a one-sided match. The difference between the two teams was evident early on, as the Israeli club, ranked 35th and second to last in the UEFA standings, struggled against a much superior Lyon side. Maccabi’s coach, Zarko Lazetic, acknowledged the defeat, stating to L’Équipe: “I didn’t expect to lose 6-0… They were better in every aspect of the game. It’s a tough loss, but also a lesson and an opportunity to learn. They respected us and never eased up. We would have preferred less respect, especially at 3-0.”

This commanding win ends Lyon’s five-match winless streak and places them at the top of the group with an impressive record of four victories in five Europa League matches. After struggling offensively for a while, the Lyon team found their stride at just the right moment, scoring six goals in one night, and are now well-positioned for direct qualification into the Round of 16. Coach Paulo Fonseca expressed his satisfaction: with 12 points accumulated and three matches remaining, his team is moving forward in the competition with great confidence. The next game is scheduled for December 11 against the Go Ahead Eagles at Groupama Stadium.