Get ready for an exciting day of football as Olympique Lyonnais prepares to make history with two finals on the same day. The men’s team will face off against Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe de France final, while the women’s team will compete for their ninth Champions League title against FC Barcelona.
With only a five-hour gap between the two kick-offs, fans will have a tough time trying to attend both games in person. But that won’t stop the excitement and anticipation surrounding these matches.
Jean-Michel Aulas, the former owner and president of Lyon, and current vice-president of the French Football Federation, has made the difficult decision to attend the Coupe de France final. Despite his desire to be at both games, logistical constraints have forced him to choose one over the other.
In an interview with L’Équipe, Aulas expressed his disappointment, stating that he “would really have liked to attend both, but [he] looked and it really wasn’t logistically possible.” As a key figure in French football, his presence at the Coupe de France final is essential.
Despite the challenges, the atmosphere is sure to be electric as Lyon competes on two fronts in a historic day for the club. Fans can expect a day filled with drama, excitement, and hopefully, glory for both the men’s and women’s teams.
Stay tuned for updates and highlights from both finals as Lyon looks to etch their name in the history books with a double triumph on the same day.
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