Saint-Étienne-Lyon: A Derby in Back, Despite the Échos du Passé

This Sunday, theASSE prepares to face its eternal rival, Olympique Lyonnais, in a derby expected for three years and which promises to be a crucial confrontation. Despite the fears, the Greens hope to reverse the trend, aware of the difficulties encountered by their opposing team.

Historically, Lyon dominated direct confrontations with Saint-Étienne, having won the majority of the last derbys. Yet the statistics of the last ten years are far from reassuring for the Stéphanois, who only won a match during this period.

The Echoes of the Past and Decisive Moments

Several significant meetings recall the complexity of this derby. In 2016-17, during the Christophe Galtier era, Saint-Étienne suffered a humiliating defeat against OL, with a quick goal from Mamina followed by a doublet from Romain Hamouma. The panic and red cards of Ghezzal and Tolisso sealed the defeat.

In 2019-2020, while Saint-Étienne was a red lantern and had just changed coach, OL, despite a difficult start to the season, won the game with a surprise goal from Robert Beric.

Finally, in 2021-2022, the Asse, still a red lantern, finally ripped the victory in the last derby, thanks to a penalty converted by Wahbi Khazri, after the expulsion from the back of OL, Anthony Lopes.

The Greens, Despite the Difficulties, Do Not Lose Hope

Despite the unfavourable statistics and the persistent threat of an ambitious Lyon, targeting European squares, Saint-Étienne is determined to fight. Recent history, including the recent victory, testifies to the Greens’ ability to surprise and fight to the end. This Sunday’s game will be a new chapter in this iconic rivalry.