After a more than satisfactory start to the season in Ligue 1, theOlympique Lyonnais can he dream of a European coronation? For the moment, all the lights are green for the Rhone club, 3rd in the standings of this League phase and launched like a TGV for a place in the top 8 directly qualifying for the round of 16 of the competition. It is therefore with full confidence that OL approach their trip to Spain to challenge Betis this Thursday (kick-off at 9 p.m.).
A match that Les Gones will start with a largely overhauled eleven. Paulo Fonseca announced the color at a press conference. “The proportion is large (laughs). You know that we don’t have a very big squad, and on top of that we have absences due to injuries, unqualified players. This is not an excuse, the team will play with a lot of ambition. We will play to win and we will have the opportunity to do so. The last matches have been very demanding. » The stage is set.
The expected compositions
Betis Sevilla: Lopez – Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez – Amrabat, Fornals – Antony, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli – Bakambu
OL: Greif – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico – Morton, Tessmann – Karabec, Tolisso, Moreira – Sulc
Where to watch the match?
This Europa League match between Betis Sevilla and Olympique Lyonnais will be broadcast this Thursday on Canal +, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, MyCanal.