Olympique Lyonnais vs. OGC Nice (11.11.2022)

In an electrifying encounter on 11th November 2022, Olympique Lyon faced off against OGC Nice with both teams eager to secure a win. The match saw multiple decisive moments that kept the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.

The first significant action came in the 22nd minute when Nice made their first strategic move by substituting M. Lemina onto the field. However, it was in the 34th minute that the temperature of the match rose, as Nice's Nicolas Pépé was involved in a critical incident which led to the referee confirming a penalty in favor of Nice.

The tension only escalated when Lyon's Nicolás Tagliafico received a yellow card in the 35th minute, adding pressure to Lyon's side. Just a few minutes later, at the 38th minute mark, Nicolas Pépé stepped up and successfully converted the penalty, putting Nice in a favorable position.

Lyon responded to the challenge by making several changes, starting with a double substitution in the 67th minute, bringing on H. Aouar and M. Caqueret to freshen up their midfield. As the match progressed, Lyon made a third change in the 77th minute by introducing K. Toko Ekambi, followed by a fourth substitution with Tetê coming onto the pitch, clearly indicating their desire to shift the match's momentum.

As the minutes ticked away, Lyon was rewarded with a penalty of their own in the 89th minute. Lyon's forward, A. Lacazette, took responsibility in this pivotal moment but the outcome of his attempt remains a part of the suspenseful narrative that unfolded that day.

Just before the final whistle, in the 90th minute, OGC Nice made their final substitution, replacing N. Pépé, who had played a significant role in the match's developments.

It was a game filled with tactics, skill, and passion as both teams fought hard on the field. The substitutions and penalties indicated how keenly contested the match was, with both managers making moves to try and gain the upper hand. Fans were treated to a showcase of tactical awareness and individual brilliance, making it a match to remember.

Lineup Olympique Lyonnais

Lineup OGC Nice

Substitutes Olympique Lyonnais

Substitutes OGC Nice

Olympique Lyonnais

The full official name of this successful French club is Olympique Lyonnais, but the abbreviated name is commonly used. They are nicknamed Les Gones (the children). The club colours are red, blue and white. They play at home at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium, which is called Groupama Stadium for sponsorship reasons. In some matches, one can also see the designations Stade de Lyon or Grand Stade de Lyon. It is a modern stadium opened in 2016 and has a capacity of 59,186 people.

OGC Nice

They are called Les Aiglons (the eagles) or Le Gym. They have an eagle in their emblem and the second nickname is an abbreviation, which you will understand when we give the full official name of the club. It is Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur. The club colours are red, black and white. At home they play in jerseys with vertical red and black stripes and white shorts.

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