Olympique Lyonnais will see its friendly against Bayern Munich pushed back by ten minutes this Saturday afternoon, with kickoff moving from 3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. The delay stems from an accident that blocked the Bavarians' team bus on the road to the Allianz Arena.

Why was the match delayed?

The Bayern official vehicle was stuck for 25 minutes in the middle of the road after an accident it wasn’t involved in. Organisers therefore gave the German players extra time to get ready. The weather didn’t help either – heavy rain has been falling over Bavaria since this morning.

Who will line up for Lyon?

Corentin Tolisso, a former Bayern player, has been named in the starting XI. The French midfielder, back from injury, will use this face‑to‑face to gauge his progress against his old club. Coach Peter Bosz also confirmed that several youngsters will be included to test squad depth before the season starts.

How does the delay affect Lyon’s preparation?

The hiccup doesn’t alter Lyon’s training schedule, but it shortens the recovery window before the team returns to France. The club, sitting 4th in Ligue 1 with 60 points (18 W‑6 D‑10 L) and recent form LLWWW, must juggle its calendar to stay in the title race, where it trails Paris Saint‑Germain by 16 points.

What can we expect from the game?

Bayern, German champions, will field a mix of starters and reserves, fine‑tuning tactics ahead of the new season. Lyon will look to impose its attacking style, already tallying 53 goals scored and 40 conceded this campaign – a +13 goal difference. The duel promises technical quality, even if the final score will be secondary to tactical adjustments.

What follows the postponement?

Kickoff now set for 3:40 p.m., both sides will have a slightly tighter window for warm‑ups. Fans at the Allianz Arena will be notified via big screens and social media. After the match, each club will head back to its base to analyse performances and polish strategies before Ligue 1 kicks off.