Lyon fans mobilize before the derby against Saint-Étienne

Despite the disappointment of the elimination in the Europa League against Manchester United, the atmosphere is united for the fans of Olympique Lyonnais. Nearly 2,000 fans gathered Saturday afternoon at the GOLTC training centre to attend the final phase of a training before the shock at AS Saint-Étienne on April 20, 2025.

Unconditional support for Old Trafford

The fighting spirit does not weaken. Corentin Tolisso, expelled in the 88th minute of the quarter final return of Europa League against Manchester United, has found an ingenious solution to support his teammates. He infiltrated Old Trafford’s stands to follow the last minutes of the meeting, before being caught up with security. The three thousand Lyon fans, despite the defeat, continued to encourage the team for 120 minutes.

Derby preparation and group composition

Tradition is respected: a communion between supporters and players. About 2,000 fans found themselves at the Gérard Houllier stand of the GOLTC training centre to launch Paulo Fonseca players. The coach selected a group of twenty players for the derby, including Eirik Horneland, Alexandre Lacazette and Lamine Fomba. Yvann Mason, Pierre Cornud, Benjamin Bouchouari and Augustine Boakye are absent for medical reasons. Irvin Cardona and Lucas Stassin are uncertain.

Composition of the AS Saint-Étienne group

The AS Saint-Étienne, led by Eirik Horneland, will align a group of twenty players for the game. Yvann Mason, Pierre Cornud, Benjamin Bouchouari and Augustine Boakye are absent. Irvin Cardona and Lucas Stassin are uncertain. Lamine Fomba and Ibrahim Sissoko are back in the band. Anthony Briançon and Igor Miladinovic are not retained by the Norwegian technician.

The match against Saint-Étienne

The match between AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyonnais will take place on Sunday 20 April 2025 at 8:45 p.m. at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium. Lyon fans are determined to offer unwavering support to their team in this regional derby.