Olympique Lyonnais U21s vs Valencia CF Mestalla Match Information

3-0 is how it ends here at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. Congratulations (tres bien) to Olympique Lyonnais U21s, worthy winners and we wish them the best in the Semi-Finals. Thank you for your support tonight!

FULL TIME: Olympique Lyonnais U21s 3-0 Valencia Mestalla

BOOKING 72': Valencia Mestalla - 16. Dino Salihovic

GOAL 54': Olympique Lyonnais U21s - 10. Enzo Molebe

GOAL 49': Olympique Lyonnais U21s - 9. Alejandro Rodrigues

HALF TIME: Olympique Lyonnais U21s 1-0 Valencia Mestalla

BOOKING 45+2': Valencia Mestalla - 19. Jose Luis Perez

BOOKING 41': Olympique Lyonnais U21s - 11. Romain Perret

GOAL 19': Olympique Lyonnais U21s - 11. Romain Perret

TEAM NEWS:

Olympique Lyonnais U21s: 1. Mathias Da Silva (GK), 2. Ali Alamine Ali, 3. Yacine Chaib, 4. Teo Barisic (C), 5. Jeremy Mounsesse, 6. Fallou Fall, 7. Lilian Coponat (69'), 8. Pierre Diatta Dorival (88'), 9. Alejandro Rodrigues (79'), 10. Enzo Molebe (79'), 11. Romain Perret (69')

Substitutions: 16. Yvann Konan (GK), 12. Ibrahima Fall (69'), 13. Mathys De Carvalho (88'), 14. Thiema Gueye (79'), 15. Prince Mbatshi, 17 Steeve Kango (69'), 18. Daryll Benhlalou (79')

Valencia Mestalla: 1. Vincent Abril (GK), 21. Ismael Santana (61'), 2. Andreas Caro, 4. Alejandro Panach (59'), 16. Dino Salihovic, 8. Lucas Nunez (46'), 7. Martin Tejon (C), 23. Alejandro Cerda (73'), 11. Marco Camus (46'), 20. Alexander Gurendal, 19. Jose Luis Perez

Substitutions: 13. Nil Ruiz (GK), 15. Ruben Iranzo (46'), 6. Javier Navarro (59'), 9. Aimar Blazquez (73'), 27. David Otorbi, 12. Ruben Munoz (61'), 22. Pablo Lopez (46')

Attendance: 604
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Welcome to the Laithwaite Community Stadium, home to Woking Football Club, where Olympique Lyonnais U21's and Valencia CF Mestalla are set to face off in a thrilling Premier League International Cup quarter-final. This encounter brings together two of Europe's premier youth academies, each vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals.

Valencia CF Mestalla's Tournament Journey:

Group Stage Performance: Valencia CF Mestalla topped Group A, remaining unbeaten with victories over Tottenham Hotspur (3-1), Wolverhampton Wanderers (1-0), and Nottingham Forest (1-0), alongside a draw against Reading FC (1-1).

Olympique Lyonnais U21s Tournament Journey:

Group Stage Performance: Olympique Lyonnais emerged as leaders of Group B, securing wins against Blackburn Rovers (2-0), Middlesbrough (1-0), and West Ham United (2-0), with their sole group stage defeat coming against Sunderland (0-2).

Key Players to Watch - Valencia CF Mestalla:

Joselu Pérez: Coming off the bench, Pérez made a significant impact by scoring the decisive goal in the 87th minute against Nottingham Forest, securing a 1-0 victory.

Key Players to Watch - Olympique Lyonnais U21s:

Alejandro Jesús Gomes Rodríguez: As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of English side Eastleigh. In 2022, he joined the youth academy of English side Southampton. In 2024, he was described "as among the best strikers in England for his age". After that, he joined the youth academy of French Ligue 1 side Lyon.