Olympique Lyonnais won an important victory in the field of RC Lens on the first day of Ligue 1, winning the 0-1 score. Assistant coach Jorge Maciel expressed his satisfaction after the game, stressing the importance of this first victory for the club, especially after a summer marked by uncertainties. He praised the support of the supporters and the strength, stability and competitiveness demonstrated by the team, emphasizing the collective work and intensive preparation for the championship. Maciel also highlighted the tactical interest of the first half, with situations created through high recoverys and bullet exits, and stressed the team’s ability to suffer and show solidarity in the second period.

Jorge Maciel particularly appreciated the solidarity of the central defenders in the face of pressure from the corridor players the opposing team, as well as the impeccability of the field circles. He acknowledged the difficulties encountered in containing centres and corridor games, but stressed the importance of cohesion even in times of difficulty. This victory is seen as a strong message for both the players and the club as a whole, demonstrating OL’s progress and determination to achieve its goals.

At the same time, defender Moussa Niakhaté expressed his satisfaction with the team’s rebound to Lens, after a tumultuous summer and a period of redemption following a recent attempt at administrative relegation. The offensive media Malik Fofana, decisive on the decisive pass, spoke of his uncertainty about his future at the club, while affirming his will to defend Lyon’s colours until the end of the mercato if he does not get a transfer. These statements illustrate the current dynamics within the team, between the celebration of a collective victory and the individual concerns of the players.