On Sunday evening, at 8:45 p.m., the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium will host the major sporting event that ends the thirtieth day of Ligue 1: the 126th derby between Olympique Lyonnais and AS Saint-Étienne. This meeting is of crucial importance for the two teams, Olympique Lyonnais, fourth in the standings and aspired to a qualification for the Champions League, as well as the AS Saint-Étienne, actively fighting to avoid relegation and get out of the red zone.

The management of the meeting was entrusted to renowned football referee François Letexier, a familiar choice for roundball observers. This designation marks the third time that the 35-year-old referee worked in this iconic derby, after the meetings of 2020, culminated in a Lyon victory (2-1), and 2021, which ended with a parity score (1-1). He will be assisted by Cyril Mugnier and Medhi Rahmouni, positioned on the keylines, while Pierre Gailloust will be appointed fourth arbitrator. Video assistance will be provided by Willy Delajod and Ludovic Rémy, ensuring increased oversight of arbitral decisions.

The week looks particularly intense for the Breton referee, who will also have to manage the quarter-final return of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Arsenal this Wednesday. This series of high-flying meetings demonstrates the confidence given to François Letexier, whose expertise is recognized at the highest level of professional football.