Olympique Lyonnais 1, Young Boys 0

BERN, Switzerland (Interstat) — A late first-half goal from substitute Ainsley Maitland-Niles was enough for Olympique Lyonnais to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Young Boys in Europa League group stage play on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Stadion Wankdorf. The match, a tactical and often fractious affair, defied pregame projections. Statistical models had heavily favored the Swiss side at home, but Lyon’s disciplined performance and a decisive moment just before halftime delivered a crucial away win to open their European campaign. The contest’s lone breakthrough arrived in the first minute of first-half stoppage time. Lyon’s attack, which had shown… Read more...