Olympique Lyonnais secured a direct spot for the Europa League last 16 despite a lacklustre 1-1 home draw against Ludogorets in the final round of league phase on Thursday. The result left the French side in sixth place with 15 points from eight games.

Paulo Fonseca has replaced Pierre Sage as Lyon head coach, the Ligue 1 side has announced. The Portuguese manager is officially back in Ligue 1 only months after leaving the French top-tier upon the

Olympique Lyonnais have appointed former AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach on a 2 1/2-year contract, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday. Lyon sacked Pierre Sage earlier this week but made it into the last 16 of the Europa League after a 1-1 home draw with Ludogorets in their final group-stage match on Thursday.