The 126th derby between Olympique Lyonnais and AS Saint-Étienne, which will take place this Sunday at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, is part of a crucial dynamic for both formations. The sporting issue is of paramount importance, considering the divergent objectives pursued by each club. Olympique Lyonnais, who is on the Europa League against Manchester United this Thursday, must win this match to maintain his hopes of qualifying in the Champions League, a key financial goal for the club. As for AS Saint-Étienne, in an active struggle to avoid relegation, she will do everything possible to preserve her place in Ligue 1.

The meeting also promises to beat records of crowds, with an electric atmosphere ensured by a full stadium to crack. The Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium could surpass its peak attendance of the season, recorded in the match against Paris Saint-Germain. The strong demand observed at the time of the ticketing operation, with the 20,307 ASSE subscribers quickly booked their seats, suggests a full gauge for the event. This record influx, coupled with the tension inherent in a derby, augurs for a particularly intense atmosphere.

It should be noted that Lyon fans are not allowed on the stadium site, which means that the visitor parking will be reserved exclusively for Stéphanois fans. This measure, although it may seem restrictive, aims to guarantee the safety of the public and to preserve the particular atmosphere that characterizes this derby, allowing ASSE fans to feel fully at home and support their team in the best possible conditions.