Lyon Cruise to 3-0 Victory Over Galatasaray in Champions League Opener

Olympique Lyonnais began their UEFA Women's Champions League campaign in dominant fashion, securing a comfortable 3-0 win over Galatasaray on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Kadidiatou Diani was the star of the match, netting two crucial goals that highlighted her aerial prowess, while Vanessa Gilles also got on the scoresheet.

Lyon, eight-time winners of the competition, faced a determined Galatasaray side making their group-stage debut. The Turkish club defended resolutely in the first half, but Diani broke the deadlock with a powerful header in the 34th minute. Lyon doubled their lead just before halftime, with Gilles capitalizing on another set-piece header. Diani rounded off the scoring in the 77th minute, once again with a header, sealing a dominant performance for the French giants.

Despite the scoreline, Galatasaray showed resilience, but Lyon's experience and quality proved too much for them to handle.

This win sets Lyon up strongly for their next challenge, while Galatasaray will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming fixture against Roma.