Real Sociedad secure away win against Lyon

Real Sociedad have defeated Lyon 2-0 away from home in the first leg to take control of their Champions League playoff tie.

Sociedad had the first chance, Carlos Vela hitting the post after receiving a pass from Haris Seferovic.

The lead did come shortly after with a goal from Antoine Griezmann. Vela chipped in a pass to the penalty area and Griezmann adjusted his body to volley in acrobatically.

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Lyon's response came in the form of Yoann Gourcuff, who forced Claudio Bravo to tip the ball round his near post.

Alexandre Lacazette had an appeal for a penalty turned down, but Lyon struggled to create any clear-cut chances.

After the break, Maxime Gonalons rose highest to meet a header but failed to test Bravo in Sociedad's goal.

Just two minutes later, Sociedad extended their advantage through Seferovic.

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The striker collected the ball 30 yards from goal and struck a dipping half-volley that swerved in the air past Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, who got a touch.

Lyon had a great chance to get back into the match, but Gonalons struck the bar with a looping header.

Milan Bisevac then forced Bravo into a save, but the defender's game was soon over when he received a second yellow card for a late challenge.

Esteban Granero came on for Sociedad and curled a shot straight at Lopes, who took two attempts to gather the ball.

It could have been 3-0 late on, but Ruben Pardo's shot was cleared off the line.