France born forward of Algerian descent, Rayan Cherki provided two assists on Thursday night, helping Olympique Lyon to secure 4-0 thumping victory against FC Steaua București in the Europa League.
The French Ligue 1 outfit hosted the second-leg meeting today after beating the opponent 3-0 in the first leg.
Lyon took control early in the game, with Georges Mikautadze opening the scoring in the 14th minute with a clinical strike. Ernest Nuamah doubled the lead in the 37th minute, finishing off a well-timed pass to put Lyon firmly in control before halftime.
After the break, Rayan Cherki showcased his playmaking brilliance, setting up Mikautadze for Lyon’s third goal in the 47th minute. His perfectly placed pass allowed the Georgian forward to slot the ball past the goalkeeper with ease.
Lyon sealed the emphatic win in the 88th minute when Mikautadze turned provider, assisting Nuamah for his second goal of the night. The Ghanaian forward unleashed a powerful first-time shot into the roof of the net, capping off a dominant performance.
Rayan Cherki’s performance today highlights his growing influence in the Olympique Lyon team. He is currently one of the top assist providers in Europe. He is reportedly on the books of several clubs in Europe and could move in the summer transfer window.
