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

Lyon defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 in their first ever away match in the Europa League. Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring for Lyon after eight minutes, followed by a second goal from Ernest Nuamah during injury time of the first half. Yeremy Pino scored for Palace in the 50th minute to make it 2-1, but Pavel Sulc restored Lyon's two-goal lead with a backheel flick. Daichi Kamada scored for the visitors to bring the score to 3-2, though the hosts held on for the win.

The match marked a return to Lyon for Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage, who previously managed the French club from November 2023 to January 2025. According to Le Monde English, the 47-year-old manager described his career as unusual.

In other Europa League action on Thursday, Sunderland secured a late 2-1 victory against Torreense, according to Punch.

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