Olympique Lyonnais Faces lille in Coupe de France Clash
Lyon, France – January 5, 2026 – Following a stunning 3-1 victory over Monaco to begin the year, Olympique Lyonnais shifts its focus to the Coupe de France, traveling to Lille this Sunday for a challenging Round of 16 match. the game, scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time, presents Paulo Fonseca’s side with an possibility to continue their pursuit of silverware.
Lille enters the contest after a frustrating defeat to Rennes in a recent Ligue 1 fixture. The previous encounter between Lyon and Lille this season saw Lille emerge victorious with a narrow 1-0 win, a result secured by a standout performance from goalkeeper Dominik Greif. Lyon will be looking to avenge that loss and demonstrate their current form.
Olympique lyonnais advanced to this stage of the Coupe de France with a convincing 3-0 victory over Saint-cyr/Colonges in the Round of 32. The Rhone Valley club will aim to build on that momentum and progress further in the competition.
Football fans can catch all the action live on beIN Sports 1.
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