Winner of three consecutive matches, the Gones seem to be starting a new dynamic, in 2024. Relying on an effective transfer window with the arrivals of Saïd Benrahma, Malick Fofana, Gift Orban and Nemanja Matic, the club owned by John Textor no longer resembles the team seen during the first part of the season.
Flirting with the red zone since August, OL have moved away from the relegation places in recent weeks.
Winner of OM (1-0) and Montpellier last weekend (2-1), the men coached by Pierre Sage have moved up to 13th place in Ligue 1. Added to this rise in the championship are good performances in the Coupe de France.
The Olympian club managed to reach the quarter-finals by winning against Losc (2-1).
Will the Lyonnais be able to continue this good series against OGC Nice?
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The Aiglons are also confident.
Second in the championship, the club coached by Farioli also qualified for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France against Montpellier (4-1).
In Ligue 1, the Niçois will try to bounce back after the defeat suffered in the derby against AS Monaco (2-3) and consolidate their second place in the standings.
In the first leg, the two teams separated with a goalless draw (0-0).
Will one of the two teams manage to win on the pitch at Groupama Stadium?
Answer this Friday in Lyon.
Lyon-Nice kicks off at 9 p.m. this Friday, February 16 on Prime Video.