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Derby AS Saint-Étiennes-OL: issues and electric atmosphere in Ligue 1

The 30th day of Ligue 1 will see AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyonnais face each other in an exceptional derby, whose anticipation is at the height of its historic importance. The event is all the more significant as it promises to be a record crowd, with 40,372 spectators taking over the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, surpassing all previous attendance figures this season. This large crowd bears witness to the popular enthusiasm for this clash between rivals, and is made possible by the exceptional openness of visitors to the Lyon fans, themselves subject to travel restrictions.

The Olympique Lyonnais, still marked by the cruel defeat against Manchester United in overtime, presents itself to Saint-Étienne in a delicate situation. The need to bounce is imperative, and this derby is a crucial opportunity to erase recent counter-performances and regain confidence. For its part, AS Saint-Étienne is facing a survival issue in Ligue 1, only three points from the first relegable, Le Havre. This meeting is therefore of paramount importance for the Greens, who cannot afford any false steps.

The all-round game, played at the Groupama Stadium, resulted in a Lyon victory from a goal to zero, in a tense context. The electric atmosphere of the Chaudron, with its 40,372 spectators, promises a memorable spectacle and a special atmosphere. The referee for the meeting will be F. Letexier. The outcome of this shock between AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyonnais remains uncertain, suggesting an intense and exciting match.