Olympique Lyonnais is actively preparing for the 2025-2026 season of Ligue 1, with a final crucial preparation stage before the kick-off. Under Paulo Fonseca’s leadership, the team made adjustments to optimize its form, culminating with a friendly match against the Getafe on Saturday, August 9 in Bourgoin-Jallieu. This match is seen as an important test, as the Getafe, 13th in the previous championship, has quality players, including attacker Borja Mayoral. The event will also observe new summer recruits, including Tyler Morton and Pavel Sulc, who could make their debut with OL. The crowd expected at this game is more than 3,500 spectators, representing the first and only pre-season game with audience in the region.

This friendly match against the Getafe is particularly important for OL, as it offers an opportunity to regain the support of its supporters before the return to OL Park against FC Metz on August 23. Although the Getafe does not represent a prestigious opponent, it is considered a relevant challenge, allowing Fonseca to test the team against a game style potentially similar to that of Lens, their first opponent in Ligue 1. The Portuguese coach hopes that this meeting will validate tactical choices and prepare players for the intensity of the competition. The team will however have to pay attention to the defensive discipline of the Getafe, known for its physical play and duels.

In parallel to this preparation, Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01 saw its start-of-season match postponed due to the uncertainty surrounding the Ajaccio situation. To keep pace, the team planned a friendly against the GOLTG this Saturday morning, followed by the game against the Getafe in the evening. This alternative allows OL players to save time and young talent to test themselves. The Amical against the Getafe, although not prestigious, is a valuable asset for OL in preparing for the upcoming season, offering an overview of the level of competition and the challenges ahead.

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