Despite domination during the second period, Olympique Lyonnais failed to win in Bordeaux (0-0) this Friday evening during an advanced match of the third day of Ligue 1. Private Coupe d 'Europe this season, the Rhone (3rd with one game less) - semi-finalists of the final 8 of the Champions League in August - will have to do more in the coming weeks if they want to finish in the first two places and get closer to PSG .
Opposite, the Bordelais defended a lot but they held on.
Under the leadership of Jean-Louis Gasset, the Girondins, still undefeated (one victory and two draws) have made a good start to the season.
What you must remember
After a first act locked in double turn by the two teams, the Lyonnais are emboldened when they return from the locker room.
A shot from Dembélé, well served goes through Dubois, passes flush with the post of Costil (48th) then Thiago Mendes shoots slightly above (60th).
Costil, vigilant, pushes back a free kick from Maxwell (67th).
The Lyon captain Depay, who could leave for Barcelona during the transfer window, gives up his place 20 minutes from the end after a very lackluster performance.
Houssem Aouar, also leaving, has the match point at the end of the game but his shot hits the right upright of Costil (81st).
Player of the match: Maxence Caqueret
At only 20 years old and 20 games among the pros, Maxence Caqueret is already unanimous in the ranks of Lyon.
This Friday, the defensive midfielder once again achieved a successful match by being efficient in recovery while distilling some good passes towards the Rhone attackers.
The international hope could be one of the big revelations in L1 this season.
The number: 0
The arrival of coach Jean-Louis Gasset to replace Paulo Sousa has brought much more rigor to the Bordeaux defense led by its captain Laurent Koscielny.
In three games (Nantes, Angers and Lyon), the Girondins have still not conceded a single goal.
The reaction
Léo Dubois (Lyon): “It's frustrating to finish in a draw even if it's always a good point.
We are starting to master our system in 3-5-2 but we have to progress in the finish and create imbalances.
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