Lyonnais secure European ticket with victory over Brest in Ligue 1 qualifier.

In a thrilling match, Lyon secured their place in the Europa League group stages by defeating Brest 2-1 in a crucial Ligue 1 qualifying round game.

The match was played at the Stade de Gerland and saw both teams play with intensity throughout. Lyon started off strongly and took the lead through a goal from Memphis Depay just before half-time. However, Brest fought back and equalized in the second half thanks to a goal from Maxime Lopez.

Despite the equalizer, Lyon refused to give up and continued to press forward for the win. They were rewarded when Nabil Fekir scored his first goal of the season in the 87th minute to give them the lead once again. The final whistle was blown shortly after and Lyon had triumphed over Brest, securing their spot in the Europa League group stages.

This is a big boost for Lyon as they will now look to build on this victory and compete for honours in the upcoming season. It's also a testament to the quality of the team and the determination of the players to come out on top against tough opposition.

Overall, it was an impressive display of football from both teams and a great result for Lyon. With their qualification secured, the club can now focus on preparing for the upcoming season and building towards success.