After a 2-1 win at Anderlecht on Wednesday night, Lyon return from Belgium with their Europa League campaign moving in the right direction and a demanding October already waiting.
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Lyon beat Anderlecht to open Europa League phase
Olympique Lyonnais began the league phase of the Europa League with victory in Brussels, defeating Anderlecht 2-1 in their first match of the competition.
The result gives Lyon a positive start in Europe, but there will be little time to settle. Their next continental fixtures bring an English visitor to the Groupama Stadium before a trip across the border to Germany.
The next appointment in France
Crystal Palace visit Lyon on 15 October
Lyon will host Crystal Palace at the Groupama Stadium on 15 October, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45.
The occasion will also bring Pierre Sage back to Lyon with the London club.
A week later, Lyon travel to face Hoffenheim in Germany on 22 October at 21:00. The two sides met in the Europa League league phase in 2024-25 and shared a 2-2 draw.
Lyon’s remaining Europa League opponents will be Real Sociedad, Lillestrøm, Union Saint-Gilloise, Jagiellonia and Bayer Leverkusen.
SEO title: Lyon set for Crystal Palace and Hoffenheim after Anderlecht win
SEO description: Lyon opened their Europa League league phase with a 2-1 victory at Anderlecht and will next host Crystal Palace before travelling to Hoffenheim.
