OL’s reserve is actively preparing for the championship recovery, with a first challenge expected in less than two weeks. On Saturday, August 23 at 6 p.m., the team will welcome Bourgoin for the first game of the season. Prior to this shock, the team, led by Gueïdâ Fofanapour, participated in two friendly matches and a U21 tournament in Brittany, where they met with AS Fabreguoise. Despite an opponent on less powerful paper evolving in Regional 1, the Lyonnais assumed their role as favourites by imposing themselves 2-0. The team maintained a constant dominance, opening the score after the break thanks to its pre-center, which seems in excellent shape since the beginning of the pre-season, just like Daryll Benlahlou.

Daryll Benlahlou, an offensive midfielder, stands out as one of the team’s most successful players with his fourth goal of the summer. In particular, he scored in the games against Servette FC and Lyon - La Duchère. This encouraging form is a valuable asset for OL’s reserve in the run-up to the return of National 3. However, the team still has time to continue working and prepare for this new season. The objective is to maintain a high level of play and confirm the progress made during the pre-season.

The Ligue de Football Professionnel has recently changed its starting rules for the French championship. The advantage of external goals was removed, a decision already taken by UEFA in 2021. New rules now focus on regularity, offensive and ability to win, with the total number of wins as the main criterion. Outside victories are also valued to reward risk-taking teams. Disciplinary ranking is also taken into account, with points awarded for yellow and red cards. In case of persistent equality, a draw will determine the final ranking. These adjustments are intended to encourage a more offensive game and to make the ranking more equitable for all clubs.