On Sunday, April 20th will mark the celebration of the 126th derby between ASSE and Olympique Lyonnais, an event of crucial importance for both clubs. The exceptional crowd attests to the stakes of the game, with the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium already complete as soon as the ticket office opened, a sign of the general enthusiasm and historical rivalry between the two teams. This match is part of a particularly busy schedule for Olympique Lyonnais, who will have to quickly recover from a consistent trip to Old Trafford, highlighting the intensity of the week waiting for the players.

The sporting issue is of paramount importance to each of the protagonists. The ASSE, struggling for its retention in League 1, will have to win this derby in order to get closer to the relegable zone and see a favorable outcome for its future. For their part, the team-mates of Corentin Tollisso, currently ranked fourth in the championship, aim to consolidate their position and obtain a direct qualification for the next Champions League, a crucial prospect for the club’s finances. The competition is fierce, with six teams grouped in a mere five points interval, making each match decisive for a qualifying position.

Beyond sporting rivalry, this derby has a financial and strategic significance for both clubs. Olympique Lyonnais, faced with financial constraints, sees participation in the Champions League as an imperative, while ASSE strives to avoid a relegation that would precipitate its return to Ligue 2. The event could even lead the Greens to break their season’s record of crowding, established during their meeting against the PSG, promising a full Chaudron and electric atmosphere for this 126th chapter of this iconic rivalry.