Read on for Sunday’s two previews across Europe’s top leagues – Inter return to league action after their disappointing Champions League result in midweek, while Ligue 1 leaders PSG hope to create separation between themselves and title-chasing Lyon in an intriguing evening clash. Continue reading
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Ligue 1 – Lyon vs Dijon preview: OL target winning start to new domestic season
After their valiant Champions League campaign was ended by eventual winners Bayern Munich on August 19, Lyon make their Ligue 1 return this evening. The season-opener is a home clash against Dijon, who finished 16th last term and began the new 2020-21 season with a 1-0 home loss to Angers last weekend. How will they fare against tougher opposition here? Continue reading
UCL SF Preview: Lyon vs Bayern Munich – Bavarians looking to end OL’s fairytale
After humbling Manchester City with an impressive 3-1 win, Lyon face a quick turnaround against Bayern Munich. Hansi Flick watched his ruthless Bavarians dismantle a dishevelled Barcelona with a record-breaking 8-2 thrashing last week. Firmly favourites to book their place against PSG in Sunday’s final, are their French opposition capable of another surprise here? Continue reading
UCL QF preview: Manchester City vs Lyon – Will the Citizens avoid a slip-up here?
After silencing La Liga champions Real Madrid last Saturday, Manchester City have a real chance of achieving Champions League glory. Whisper it quietly, but Pep Guardiola’s men can turn an underwhelming campaign into an unforgettable one. Will they book their semi-final place here, or can Lyon spring another surprise?
PSG vs Lyon Preview: Can Tuchel’s men win Cup Final without Mbappe? Perhaps
PSG made hard work of last week’s Coupe de France Final win against Saint-Etienne and face sterner opposition in the form of Lyon without star man Kylian Mbappe this weekend. Can they clinch a domestic treble before bracing themselves to play Italian high-flyers Atalanta in their Champions League QF on August 12?
Montpellier 1-0 Lyon: Souquet’s super strike sinks lacklustre visitors
Arnaud Souquet’s scintillating strike on the stroke of half-time proved enough for Montpellier to earn a deserved 1-0 win against ten-man Lyon, who had defender Youssouf Kone sent off shortly after the break for violent conduct.
Liverpool 3-1 Lyon: 5 Talking Points
Goals from Roberto Firmino, a Joachim Andersen own goal and Harry Wilson’s wonder-strike proved enough for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool as they recovered from an early deficit to finish their pre-season travels with a win in Switzerland against Ligue 1 side Lyon. Here are five talking points as the Reds finished their pre-season campaign with a morale-boosting win. Continue reading
Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops
Here’s a look at five hits and flops after Portugal’s slender 1-0 win against the Netherlands saw them lift the inaugural Nations League trophy in Porto overnight..
Netherlands 3-1 England: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Here’s a look at five talking points, as the Netherlands earned a 3-1 (AET) win over England to book their place in Sunday’s Nations League Final against Portugal…
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Stade Rennais 0-1 Lyon: Terrier’s late strike snatches all three points
Substitute striker Martin Terrier’s 87th-minute winner snatched all three points for a Lyon side who battled their way to an important, slender away victory.
The result sees them close the gap on second-placed Lille to just a point ahead of this weekend’s fixtures, while ensuring they returned to winning ways after a frustrating few weeks in the Champions League. Continue reading
Barcelona 5-1 Lyon: Messi magic overwhelms visitors, sealing quarter-final berth
Lionel Messi scored two goals and created two more as Barcelona earned a 5-1 win against a plucky Lyon side at the Nou Camp, sealing their quarter-final berth and being the only Spanish side left among Europe’s elite at this stage of the competition for the first time since 2009/10. Continue reading
Lyon 0-0 FC Barcelona: 5 Talking Points
Here are five talking points, as Lyon’s unbeaten Champions League run this season continued after earning a valuable goalless draw vs. La Liga champions Barcelona.
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