Olympique Lyonnais has a busy European calendar for the coming season. After a draw in the Europa League deemed relatively accessible, the team will start its campaign on 25 September in Utrecht, followed by two home matches against Salzburg (2 October) and Basel (23 October). November will see a trip to Real Bétis (6 November) and a new trip to Maccabi Tel-Aviv (27 November). The year will end with a home game against Go Ahead Eagles (December 11). After the winter truce, the group phase will resume in January with meetings against Young Boys (22 January) and PAOK Salonique (29 January).

The LFP Competition Commission decided on the controversial goal in the OL-OM match. Originally attributed to Leonardo Balerdi, Pavel Sulc’s 88th minute goal was finally recognized as valid after analyzing the images. The LFP justified this decision by explaining that the ball, after a first contact with Balerdi, had been retouched by Sulc before the last intervention of the Marseille defender. This event aroused strong reactions from the Lyon fans, who deployed satirical banners towards LFP and Ligue 1 sponsor.

In addition, the Stade Brestois formalized the arrival of Lucas Tousart, the former midfielder of Olympique Lyonnais, for two seasons. For his part, Paul Akoukou, middle of Lyon, will join the Spanish club in Zaragoza on loan for a season. This decision is motivated by the player’s desire to leave the club after being considered undesirable for the new season, while allowing OL to reduce their salary costs. These player movements illustrate the constant dynamics of professional football.