This archive report was first published on 28 July 2019.
On Sunday, Lyon pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Arsenal 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Substitute Moussa Dembele scored twice to lead Lyon to victory, after the team had trailed 1-0 at halftime.
Gunners boss Unai Emery had made some notable omissions from his squad, choosing not to include Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil due to their involvement in an attempted car-jacking earlier in the week.
Emery also gave a chance to new signings Dani Ceballos and Gabriel Martinelli, who came on as substitutes and played key roles in the second half.
Before the match, fans observed a moment of silence in memory of Jose Antonio Reyes, the former Arsenal forward who died in a car accident on June 1.
Reyes' death was a poignant reminder of the risks and uncertainties of life, and the importance of cherishing every moment.
As for the match itself, Arsenal dominated the first half, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring the opening goal 10 minutes before halftime.
However, Lyon battled back in the second half, with Dembele scoring twice to secure the win.
Dembele's goals were a testament to his skill and determination, and he was instrumental in Lyon's comeback victory.
Overall, the match was a thrilling display of football, with both teams giving it their all and leaving everything on the pitch.
