As the long-awaited derby approached against Olympique Lyonnais, the Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne organized a symbolic event to unite its supporters around their team. Aware of the importance of this meeting and the need for unwavering support, the management of the club considered it essential to create a moment of communion between the players and their audience, recognizing the crucial role of the groups of supporters in the general mobilization.

In an effort to strengthen the links between the team and its support base, ASSE has exceptionally opened its last training session to the public before the OL shock. This initiative, scheduled this Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, testifies to the importance attached to unity and fervour before this crucial match in the fight for the retention in League 1. Initially planned for Wednesday and Friday sessions, this expanded opening underlines the club’s desire to create an atmosphere of encouragement and motivation for its players.

Access to the lower Henri-Point stand will be on presentation of a free ticket, distributed online, in order to manage the expected influx and ensure a secure and intense atmosphere. This derby, perceived as a final by the fans, crystallizes the hopes and tensions of a difficult season. Stéphanois ultrasonic groups were called upon to mobilize to demonstrate their unwavering support, promising to turn the Chaudron into a real fortress before Sunday’s game.