Dug into the quarry, the Viouzou stadium has everything it needs to become the scene of a nasty trap. Some Dijon residents will no doubt wonder where they ended up this evening when they arrived. With the handrail close to the pitch and manned by Rouge et Noir supporters, the setting may seem hostile to them. “There is a rural feel to this enclosure and a lawn that seems difficult to us from the images we perceive,” Baptiste Ridira, the DFCO coach, is also wary. No need to look at the thermometer to reassure yourself of the hospitality of the place. Negative temperatures are expected in the evening.
“No one would have thought it was possible”
Regardless of the forecasts, the evening promises to be warm for the Espaviot clan. And not just thanks to the mulled wine served in the brand new refreshment bar. The locals are impatient at the idea of experiencing the first round of 32 in the history of their club. The pressure has been building little by little since the draw. First there was the relief of being able to host this gala match. Then the machine quickly got started, among the leaders and volunteers, to prepare as best as possible for this celebration. “We want the players to be in the best conditions to create the feat,” underlines the president, Christian Perbet.
