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Sunday previews: Frustrated Inter go to Cagliari, PSG host title-chasing Lyon

Inter Milan 0-0 Shakhtar Donetsk: Toothless Nerazzurri And Ukrainian  Champions Crash Out

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 “Sunday previews: Frustrated Inter go to Cagliari, PSG host title-chasing Lyon”

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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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UCL QF preview: Manchester City vs Lyon – Will the Citizens avoid a slip-up here?

Lyon bundle Juve out of the Champions League - AS.com

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?

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Montpellier 3-0 Marseille: Laborde’s brace helps send hosts second in Ligue 1

25 FLORENT MOLLET (MHSC) - 10 GAETAN LABORDE (MHSC) - JOIE FOOTBALL : Montpellier vs Marseille - Ligue 1 Conforama - 04/11/2018 AnthonyBIBARD/FEP/Panoramic.

Gaetan Laborde’s well-taken brace – as well as a first league goal for Paul Lasne – were enough to propel Montpellier into second in the Ligue 1 standings after an accomplished display this evening.
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