Olympique Lyonnais will face Saint-Cyr/Collonges in the Coupe de France round of 32. The president of Saint-Cyr/Collonges, Hassane Baba-Arbi, has released a statement proposing to give all match revenue to Olympique Lyonnais to play at Groupama Stadium.
What's happening ?
The match between Olympique Lyonnais and Saint-Cyr/Collonges was initially scheduled to take place on Friday, December 19 at Groupama Stadium. However, beIN Sports wants the match to be played on Sunday evening, which does not suit Olympique Lyonnais.
Why it matters for Olympique Lyonnais ?
Olympique Lyonnais is currently 4th in Ligue 1 with 60 points, 18 wins, 6 losses, and 10 draws in 34 games. The club has scored 53 goals and conceded 40, giving them a goal difference of +13.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Ligue 1 standing | 4th |
| Points | 60 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Goals scored | 53 |
| Goals conceded | 40 |
| Goal difference | +13 |
What comes next ?
The president of Saint-Cyr/Collonges proposes to play at Groupama Stadium or Stade de Gerland to face Olympique Lyonnais. The club is willing to give all match revenue to Olympique Lyonnais so that the match can take place in a large stadium.
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