Europa League: Lyon edge Palace 3-2, Sunderland snatch late win

Lyon defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 in their first Europa League away match for the Eagles. Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring for Lyon after eight minutes following a corner, and Ernest Nuamah doubled the lead during injury time in the first half. Palace responded in the 50th minute when Yeremy Pino scored from an Adam Wharton pass, but Pavel Sulc restored Lyon's two-goal cushion with a backheel flick. Daichi Kamada scored for Palace to make it 3-2, though the hosts maintained the victory.

The match marked a return to Lyon for Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage, who previously served as the club's manager from November 2023 to January 2025. Le Monde English reports that the 47-year-old is the 10th French coach to lead a Premier League team.

In other Europa League action, Sunderland secured a late 2-1 win against Torreense, according to Punch Nigeria.

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