Lyon prepares for an epic derby facing the ASSE

Lyon, 20 April 2025 - Olympique Lyonnais prepares for a crucial confrontation this Sunday at the end of the 30th day of Ligue 1: a Rhône derby against AS Saint-Étienne. The kick-off is scheduled at 8:45 p.m. at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, arbitrated by Mr. Letexier.

In an end-of-season context, where points are valuable for the Champions League race, Paulo Fonseca has convened a group of 21 players to face ASSE. However, the Lyons will have to compose without two important elements: goaltender Lucas Perri, who went to Brazil to attend the birth of his wife, and midfielder Nemanja Matic, suffering from a hip injury.

The composition of the Lyon group includes Abner, Caleta-Car, Kumbedi, Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Omari, Tagliafico, Akouokou, Almada, Tessmann, Tolisso and Veretout. Attackers Lacazette, Mikautadze and Fofana are also present.

The stakes are clear: Lyon will have to show determination to win the three points and consolidate its position in the fight for the European qualification.