OL beat Anderlecht 2-1 in Europe as Fonseca praises Boudache

OL kicked off its first Europa League outing with a strong performance, beating Anderlecht 1-2 away. As RMC Sport reports, the Rhodaniens looked comfortable before the break, controlling the game, and then had to withstand a tougher spell after the restart. Even with a more complicated second half, they held on to secure all three points.

A bright start

RMC Sport explains that OL set the tone early: before half-time, they were entertaining and dominant, putting Anderlecht under sustained pressure.

Standing firm under pressure

The second half brought a sharper reaction from the hosts, but OL stayed organized and protected the lead until the end.

In his post-match press conference, Paulo Fonseca also addressed the team’s offensive contributions. RMC Sport includes his specific praise for Kaïl Boudache, stressing that he is “a player with a lot of courage.” With a debut like this, the takeaway is simple: OL wants to make an early statement in Europe and lean on the mentality of players like Boudache.