In a friendly match against Bayern Munich, Olympique Lyonnais suffered a 2-1 defeat. Rémy Descamps, Lyon goaltender, highlighted the difficulty of the match against a Bayern Munich team with a talented team, including Harry Kane and Michel Oliise. Despite the defeat, he highlighted the courage and defensive strength of his team, as well as their ability to create opportunities. Descamps also stressed the importance of collective work and solidity for the coming season, especially in the recovery and transition phases.

OL are actively preparing for the recovery of the First League, with the first home match scheduled for 7 September against Olympique de Marseille. Coach Jonatan Giraldez started his mission in July, but has yet to integrate new players due to Euro 2025 and the progressive returns of international players. Damaris Egurrola joined the team after the Euro, and other reinforcements are expected, including Ada Hegerberg and Ingrid Engen. The team continues to strengthen, with the recent arrival of Ingrid Engen, who will join the training centre soon.

Several player movements also mark the summer of OL. Axel Perez, midfielder of the Academy, signed for a season with the Castello CD in Spain, an opportunity to revive his career. For her part, Mariano Diaz, the attacker who had shone at OL during his first experience in 2017-2018, has committed to two seasons with the Deportivo Alavés in Liga. This signature represents a new stage in his career, after a period without a club and intensive training. He became the seventh summer recruit of the Basque club.