Olympique Lyonnais tackles the reception of Angers this Saturday evening for the 38th and last day of Ligue 1 with a mixture of feelings. If a tiny hope of European qualification remains, this meeting will be above all an opportunity to pay tribute to Alexandre Lacazette, who could live his last moments in the Lyon jersey, and to say goodbye to certain players. An evening of emotions in perspective at Groupama Stadium.
Europe, an expected miracle?
After the defeat in Monaco (2-0), the OL's chances of hanging a European place, including the Champions League, are tiny. Seventh, the Gones are three points from the Nice, Lille, Strasbourg trio and must imperatively beat Angers while hoping for a very favorable circumstances competition (defeats of competitors and a difference in goals to be filled).
“We're going to play by taking care of us. I remain positive, you have to hope, “ said Paulo Fonseca, who refuses to give up. Despite the difficulty of the task, the team wants to believe it and finish the season on a good note in front of their audience. The return of Corentin Tolisso to the group is good news, even if Clinton Mata is forfeited.
Tribute to Lacazette and farewell evening
Beyond the sporting issue, this last day will be marked by a vibrant tribute to Alexandre Lacazette. The “general”, whose future at the club is uncertain, could play his last match with OL. His 75th birthday, coinciding with this meeting, make the event even more symbolic. The Lyon public is preparing to celebrate the one who could become the top scorer in the history of the club this evening (he is missing a goal to match Fleury Di Nallo). “I discussed Alex today. It's true, it will be his last match here. It will be an additional motivation for the team. He did magnificent things for this club. He's a great professional, “ entrusted Fonseca. Other players like Tagliafico or even Rayan Cherki could also live their last under the Lyon colors, adding to the emotion of the evening.
Angers in a free wheel, but respectful
Opposite, Angers, already assured of his maintenance, moves without pressure. The men of Alexandre Dujeux, who remain on two consecutive victories, said that they “intended to respect the fairness of the championship”. If their assessment outside is modest (only 14 goals scored), they will try to end their season well and not to serve as a boost. Historically, Lyon succeeds well against Angers (last four confrontations won with a cumulative score of 14-3).
This Lyon-Angers will therefore be much more than a simple football match. Between a thin European hope, the tribute to a legend from the club and the probable farewells of several players, the emotion will be palpable to the Groupama Stadium for this curtain of the 2024-2025 season.
Time and place of the match
| Practical info | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Lyon vs Angers |
| Competition | 38th day of Ligue 1 |
| Date | Saturday May 17, 2025 |
| Kick -off | 9:00 p.m. (French time) |
| Stadium | Groupama Stadium, Lyon |
The probable compos of the Lyon – Angers match:
Lyon: Perri-Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Cara, Niakhaté, Tagliafico-Tessmann, Matic-Cherki, Almada, Fofana-Lacazette.
Angers: Fofana – Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Hanin – Raolisoa, Courcoul, Abdelli, Ould Khaled, Ekomié – Lepaul.
On what channel to watch the Lyon – Angers match
| 📍 Region / country | 📺 Chain / platform | 💻 Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | Dazn | MyCanal / Video Prime |
| 🇽🇰 Kosovo | K Sport 4 | K Sport app |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | Supersport 5 | Supersport live |
| 🇧🇦 Balkans | Arena Sport 6 | Arena Sport Online |
