Lyon beats Monaco to move within striking distance of Europe

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PARIS (AP) — Lyon defeating fourth-placed Monaco 3-1 and moved within striking distance of the French league spots for Europe on Friday.

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PARIS (AP) — Lyon defeating fourth-placed Monaco 3-1 and moved within striking distance of the French league spots for Europe on Friday.

Alexandre Lacazette, Maxence Caqueret and Rayan Cherki scored for Lyon after Wissam Ben Yedder put Monaco ahead by converting a penalty 70 seconds in.

Lyon moved one point behind fifth-placed Lille and France’s Europa Conference League playoff spot.

Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and Monaco at the Groupama stadium, in Decines, near Lyon, France, Friday, May 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and Monaco at the Groupama stadium, in Decines, near Lyon, France, Friday, May 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Monaco has the Europa League spot.

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