Champions League Lyon vs Shakhtar Donetsk 2/10/2018

UEFA Champions League Lyon vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Lyon will be the least expected for this second day of the Champions League! After creating the sensation by inflicting a defeat on the champion of England, Manchester City, the Lyonnais intend to capitalize on these points obtained and get closer to a qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League . However, beware of the leader of the Ukrainian championship which has achieved a faultless so far and who managed to hang Hoffenheim in the Champions League (2 to 2). The high-flying performance of the Genesio players against the Mancunians, however, leaves some good hopes to see the Rhone training meet the expectations placed in it.
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Olympique Lyonnais surprised Europe by beating Manchester City, this precious victory allows him to be alone in front of the group F.

Since the victory against the Citizens, Lyon remain on 2 wins and 1 draw, the Gones seem launched!

In the only confrontation between the two clubs, in a friendly match, OL had largely imposed 4 to 1.

With 10 goals scored in the last four games, OL has reinvigorated its offensive animation.

The stoppage suffered against Nantes could remobilize the Lyonnais before this important deadline.

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In a stadium behind closed doors, OL is preparing to challenge the current leader of the Ukrainian championship, Shakhtar on behalf of the second day of the Champions League. Bruno Genesio’s men have a new face since the resounding victory against Manchester City. But the Shaktar, who has not yet suffered defeat since the start of the season, may well prove to be a formidable opponent. Lyonnaise indvidualities, full of talent, will have to stand out to hope to win against an opponent who seems difficult to maneuver.