Analysis: Poor first half costs Sage on his return to former club

Pierre Sage was manager of Lyon from November 2023 to January 2025, having previously been a coach at the club. [Getty Images]Crystal Palace were backed by 3,000 fans in Lyon, but, despite an improved performance in the second half, left empty handed in the club's first ever away Europa League tie.The Eagles nearly snatched a draw in the 90th minute but Chris Richards' header following Wharton's corner was well saved by home goalkeeper Dominik Greif and will be feeling they should have gained at