Olympique Lyonnais made a promising start to the season, offering a 1-0 win over Olympique de Marseille on the third day of Ligue 1. This victory, the first “Olympico” since February 2024, is all the more significant as it comes after a period of financial difficulties for the club. Players and management express their satisfaction with this result, emphasizing the importance of collective work and public support. The team has shown defensive strength, not getting any goals since the start of the season, a feat praised by assistant coach Jorge Maciel.

However, this victory is tinged with a certain melancholy with the departure of Georges Mikautadze, sold to Villarreal for reasons of liquidity. The Georgian striker left an imperishable memory in the hearts of the supporters and the team, and his departure is felt as a loss. Despite this disappointment, OL management assures that a replacement will be found and that the club will continue to make the right decisions for the future. The absence of Mikautadze is particularly noticeable, but players remain motivated to continue working together.

The new president of the club, Michele Kang, warmly congratulated the players for this victory, stressing that the efforts undertaken since June were worth it. It encourages them to continue this momentum and remain humble. Jorge Maciel, the assistant coach, also expressed his satisfaction, highlighting team spirit and player determination. He insists that there is still a lot of work to be done, but that by keeping this state of mind, OL can do great things. The team is now preparing for the international truce before its next game in Rennes.