During the OL - Angers SCO match, a serious incident broke out in the stands of the Groupama Stadium. A 17-year-old man, a supporter of Olympique Lyonnais and a subscriber, was the victim of a racist attack after raising an Algerian flag in tribute to Rachid Ghezzal. According to his testimony, he was allegedly caught, insulted and threatened by two individuals who ripped off his flag. The incident occurred in the south corner, and the young man was then surrounded by a larger group during the second half, with other fans watching over him until the end of the game. He expressed his shock at this situation, stressing that it was the first time he had suffered such things at the stage.

Olympique Lyonnais confirmed the altercation and stated that it had contacted him. The club strongly encourages the young man to file a complaint and says to him if he wishes. OL claims to take all events seriously and remains available to the authorities to collaborate in the investigation once the complaint has been lodged. This incident is of particular concern and highlights the need to combat racism in football.

At the same time, FC Utrecht, the next opponent of Olympique Lyonnais in the Europa League, is going through a difficult period. The Dutch club remains on two championship defeats, one against Fortuna Sittard this Saturday. In spite of the start of the season (9 points after 6 days), Utrecht will face a Lyon team that has achieved an excellent start to the season with four wins in five games. This contrast between the two teams adds an interesting dimension to their encounter in the Europa League.