When Alexandre Lacazette “bans” green at home
Cash on the importance of the derby against Saint-Étienne, Lyon captain Alexandre Lacazette launched hostilities before Sunday's match. Does the “General” sometimes allow himself to wear clothes… in the colors of the enemy? “No.” But still? Not even a little touch of green? “I don’t have this color at home. I can wear other colors, so yes, it’s forbidden at home,” the 33-year-old striker simply replied very seriously.
The OL-ASSE rivalry can be learned from the youth categories
In Lyon, Alexandre Lacazette, Corentin Tolisso, Maxence Caqueret and Rayan Cherki were immersed in the atmosphere of this derby from a very young age.
In Saint-Etienne, there are also many in the same situation: Léo Pétrot, Aïmen Moueffek, Louis Mouton, Mathis Amougou and Mickaël Nade.
Two teams looking for results
OL, seventh in Ligue 1, remains on three draws and one defeat, played a Europa League match on Thursday against Hoffenheim (2-2) while ASSE (16th and play-off) quickly plunged into the derby after winning against Strasbourg (2-0) on November 2.
Why the derby has lost its spice (except among the supporters)
This derby seems less heated and less exposed than in the past, even if it still arouses just as much passion among the supporters, 1024 days after the last match between the two teams.
>> Why the derby has lost its spice (except among the supporters)
Advantage for OL in confrontations
This is the 125th edition of this duel between the two rival clubs, with 46 victories for OL against 44 in favor of ASSE and 34 draws. It is the Gones who remain on a good run against their opponent, with four successes in the last five matches, including the last derby, on January 21, 2022, at Groupama Stadium (1-0).
Hello everyone
It's the return of the derby! After two years of absence, the OL-ASSE derby makes its big return this Sunday at Groupama Stadium. An unmissable event for players and supporters of both teams.
The kickoff for this 125th edition of this duel will be given at 8:45 p.m. Match broadcast on TV on DAZN, to follow for free on radio on RMC but also on the RMC Sport website and app.
