Paulo Fonseca exceptionally allowed to tread the lawn of the Groupama Stadium before OL-Rennes

The Portuguese coach of Olympique Lyonnais (OL), Paulo Fonseca, will have special permission this Saturday evening during the OL-Rennes match at the Groupama Stadium. The LFP Discipline Commission agreed that Fonseca should reach the central round at 8:35 p.m. to celebrate the sponsorship contract with Emirates with Eagle’s football director Michael Gerlinger. The two men will give a jersey to the partner’s teams. To avoid the hallways of the changing rooms, Fonseca will use the north access of the stadium.

Paulo Fonseca makes important changes to face Rennes

In an attempt to overthrow the Britons, Paulo Fonseca decided to make significant changes in his team. The midfielder Corentin Tolisso, released on stretcher last Sunday, was titularized despite his recent injury. It will be aligned alongside Nemanja Matic, who had been in cold with the Portuguese coach. In front, Malick Fofana regained his place in the 11th start, while Georges Mikautadze paid his poor performances and gave way to Alexandre Lacazette.

Incidents during the derby between AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyonnais

The derby between AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyonnais was marked by several incidents, including jets of projectiles which temporarily interrupted the meeting. A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with these incidents.

Official OL-Rennes match compositions

League 1 - 31st Day OL : Perri - Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico - Tolisso, Matic - Cherki, Almada, Fofana - Lacazette (Cap.). SRFC: Samba - Jacquet, Rouault, Brassier - Assignon, Matusiwa, Cissé, Fofana, Truffert (Cap.) - Kalimuendo, Al-Tamari.

Victory of Nice and Strasbourg before OL-Rennes

The start of the 31st day of Ligue 1 does not smile at OL. The victories of Nice in Paris and Strasbourg against Saint-Étienne made the task more difficult for Olympique Lyonnais, who must now win against Rennes to stay in the race at the Champions League.

Women’s OL looking for a qualification for the final of the Champions League

OL women will face Arsenal this Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Groupama Stadium. After winning the game go to London, OL must now manage a victory to ensure their qualification for the final of the Champions League.**