Lyon. The incredible video of Groupama Stadium transformed into a volcano during the derby

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The fervor was there.

This Sunday, November 10, the closing match of the 11th day of Ligue 1 was played, between Olympique Lyonnais and the Saint-Étienne Sports Association at the Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu near Lyon. A derby won 1-0 by OL, in a fire atmosphere.

A memorable pre-match

Several hours before the kick-off scheduled for 8:45 p.m., Lyon supporters were already in large numbers around the stadium.

Among them, “ultras” who came withimposing fireworks stocksand in particular dozens and dozens of smoke bombs. Enough to increase the pressure and offer a superb showalthough the transport and use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices was prohibited in and around the stadium, as was the possession of alcoholic beverages.

While the National Division for the Fight against Hooliganism (DNLH) had classified the match as very high risk (5 out of 5), no serious incident did not take place during the festivities.

The tifos are deployed

The atmosphere rose even higher when the two teams arrived on the field. The two turns had planned major events. The South had chosen to represent Place Bellecour on which Lyon 1950 supporters posed.

And it is also at the Virage Sud that a impressive cracking smoke bombs began at the kick-off of the match.

Smoke billows from the stadium

With the smoke from the torches, added to the fog that fell over the city, the Groupama Stadium literally collapsed. transformed into an active volcano.

A scene captured by a motorist who was traveling at the time on the expressways of the Ring Road.

The smoke was so dense that the encounter had to be interrupted for a few minutesbecause visibility was insufficient for players or spectators.

A derby is won

The evening ended in joy for the Lyonnais with a victory for Pierre Sage's men, notably thanks to the captain Alexandre Lacazette who scored the only goal of the match in the 29th minute.

The opportunity to celebrate success with a selfie with Virage Nord supporters.

OL are in 5th place in the French championship. Next match on the Reims pitch on November 23.

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