Derby du Rhône : Saint-Étienne in front of a dominant Lyon?

The 30th day of Ligue 1 will be an exciting new chapter in the rival history of Saint-Étienne and Lyon. The match on Sunday 20 April 2025 at 8:45 p.m. at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium promises to be an intense confrontation, the result of decades of confrontation.

Historically, Lyon leads the dance in this rivalry, with 27 victories against 9 for Saint-Étienne, and a score sharing in 8 matches. Les Lyonnais also scored more goals, with 69 achievements against 42 for the Greens. Key moments marked this story, such as Lyon 0-5’s overwhelming victory over Saint-Étienne on January 24, 2021, and Lacazette’s double on November 5, 2017 (0-5).

Here are the last 15 meetings between the two teams in Ligue 1, demonstrating competitiveness, although often dominated by the Rhônal club:

• (The last 15 meetings would be here, but there is no list provided)

At the same time, Arsenal’s course in the Champions League also attracted attention. After a dramatic turnaround against Real Madrid, the Gunners are preparing to face Olympique Lyonnais in the semi-final round. The meeting, broadcast live on DAZN, attracted 1.17 million viewers in France, representing 7.7% of the total audience, a significant increase compared to going to Décines (939,000 viewers).

Women’s OL, despite a draw against the Paris FC which has generated some concerns, are preparing to face Arsenal this Saturday. The objective is clear: to impress in front of more than 30,000 spectators at the Emirates Stadium and, above all, to take an option on the final of the Champions League, scheduled for 24 May in Lisbon. The meeting will follow on Olympic and Lyon. The match against Arsenal, crucial for the season, promises to be a major event for the club and its supporters.