"Starting with the hosts, dealing with a string of public issues behind the scenes as they only managed to keep hold of their Ligue 1 status following an extensive court battle, many were wondering if Lyon would show any signs of a public struggle when opening up the 2025/26 campaign. However, flying out of the traps and receiving a string of plaudits since returning from the summer break, Les Gones will be looking to extend on their purple patch here."
"Getting proceedings underway on August 16th with a gritty 1-0 win away at Lens, Sunday's hosts laid down a real marker last time out. Breezing their way to a 3-0 romp against Metz, Lyon getting this weekend's fixtures underway sat at the top of the Ligue 1 table. Not conceding a top-flight strike in almost 300 minutes of action, Paulo Fonseca's camp will be looking to head into September's international break with a heavyweight scalp."
Lyon will welcome Marseille to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday night. Lyon faced off-field legal issues but began 2025/26 strongly with a 1-0 win at Lens and a 3-0 victory over Metz, placing them top of Ligue 1. Lyon have not conceded in almost 300 minutes. Orel Mangala remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury and Nicolas Tagliafico could make his first Ligue 1 start. Georges Mikautadze will lead the line amid transfer speculation and Moussa Niakhate will start in central defence. Marseille lost 1-0 at Rennes before beating Paris FC 5-2 under Roberto De Zerbi.
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