Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage suffers defeat on his return to Lyon

Crystal Palace boss Sage suffered a frustrating Europa League defeat after his side fell 3-2 to his former employers Lyon at the Groupama Stadium.

Herald Scotland

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:11 PM

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage suffered a 3-2 Europa League defeat against his former club Lyon.
Corentin Tolisso and Ernest Nuamah scored first-half goals to give Lyon a 2-0 lead.
Yeremy Pino and Daichi Kamada scored for Palace, while Pavel Sulc netted Lyon's decisive third goal.

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage endured a 3-2 Europa League defeat against his former club Lyon at the Groupama Stadium. Lyon took control in the first half with goals from Corentin Tolisso and Ernest Nuamah, leaving the visitors trailing by two at the break.

Yeremy Pino pulled a goal back for Palace early in the second half before Pavel Sulc restored Lyon's two-goal cushion in the 76th minute. Palace substitute Daichi Kamada scored with nine minutes remaining, but Lyon goalkeeper Dominik Greif denied a late Chris Richards header to secure the victory.

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