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Ligue 1 – Lyon vs Dijon preview: OL target winning start to new domestic season

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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 “Ligue 1 – Lyon vs Dijon preview: OL target winning start to new domestic season”

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UCL SF Preview: Lyon vs Bayern Munich – Bavarians looking to end OL’s fairytale

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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 SF Preview: Lyon vs Bayern Munich – Bavarians looking to end OL’s fairytale”

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PSG vs Lyon Preview: Can Tuchel’s men win Cup Final without Mbappe? Perhaps

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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?

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Liverpool 3-1 Lyon: 5 Talking Points

Firmino celebrates with Salah after his equaliser set the tone in Liverpool's final pre-season friendly of 2019

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 “Liverpool 3-1 Lyon: 5 Talking Points”

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Tanguy Ndombele: Why Tottenham’s new signing is a signal of their intent

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Tanguy Ndombele sealed a club-record £63m move to join UCL finalists Tottenham this week and the French midfielder’s arrival in north London reiterates a signal of their lofty ambitions.

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FC Barcelona 5-1 Lyon: 5 Hits and Flops

Messi celebrates with his teammates during their 5-1 win over Lyon in the second leg tie

Barcelona cruised into the UCL quarter-finals after a 5-1 home win vs. a spirited Lyon side. Which players struggled while others excelled?

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Lyon 0-0 FC Barcelona: 5 Talking Points

Messi was influential as always but unable to find the back of the net against a resolute Lyon backline.

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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PSG 7-1 Celtic: Neymar, Cavani and Mbappé all on target as Bhoys dismantled

Neymar and Edinson Cavani both netted two while Kylian Mbappé impressed too as PSG demolished Celtic to break Champions League records and finish as Group B winners with one matchday fixture still to come.   Continue reading “PSG 7-1 Celtic: Neymar, Cavani and Mbappé all on target as Bhoys dismantled”