Hoffenheim triumph 3-0 over Lyon in a dominant Europa League display.

The UEFA Europa League league phase match between TSG Hoffenheim and Lyon took place on 22 October 2026 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Both sides entered the game seeking points, but Hoffenheim quickly established control in front of their home crowd.

How it unfolded

The first significant incident came early, as Mats Rots received a yellow card in the 9th minute for a bad foul, signalling Hoffenheim’s willingness to challenge Lyon’s attackers. The dead-ball situation did not alter the scoreline, but it set a physical tone for the encounter.

Just before halftime, Hoffenheim broke the deadlock. In the 45+4 minute, Andrej Kramaric headed the ball from the left side of the six-yard box into the high centre of the net, giving the home side a 1-0 lead. The goal came from a close-range effort and shifted momentum firmly onto Hoffenheim.

The advantage was quickly doubled after the break. Four minutes into the second half, Adam Daghim capitalised on a pass from Kramaric, striking with his right foot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner to make it 2-0 in the 49th minute. The assist highlighted Kramaric’s growing influence on the game.

Discipline remained a feature of the match. Wouter Burger was booked in the 72nd minute, followed by Ozan Kabak receiving a yellow card in the 81st minute, both for Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim’s third goal arrived two minutes later. In the 83rd minute, Adam Hlozek finished a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, again after a decisive pass from Kramaric. The 3-0 scoreline reflected a comprehensive performance from the home side.

The final booking of the match was issued to Lyon’s Moussa Niakhaté in the 90+3 minute, completing a total of four yellow cards for Hoffenheim and one for Lyon. No further incidents altered the result, and the match concluded with Hoffenheim maintaining their clean sheet.

Standout performers

Andrej Kramaric was the clear engine of Hoffenheim’s attack, contributing a goal and providing the assists for both Adam Daghim and Adam Hlozek. His involvement directly accounted for all three goals.

Adam Daghim and Adam Hlozek each added a goal, showcasing the depth of Hoffenheim’s offensive options.

Match facts

  • Final score: TSG Hoffenheim 3-0 Lyon
  • Scorers: Andrej Kramaric (45'+4'), Adam Daghim (49'), Adam Hlozek (83')
  • Assists: Andrej Kramaric (to Daghim, to Hlozek)
  • Bookings: Mats Rots (9'), Wouter Burger (72'), Ozan Kabak (81') – all Hoffenheim; Moussa Niakhaté (90'+3') – Lyon
  • Venue: PreZero Arena, Sinsheim

What it means

The three-nil victory gives TSG Hoffenheim three points in the UEFA Europa League league phase, strengthening their position in the group. Lyon leaves the match without points, having failed to score and picking up a late booking.