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Tag: Olympique Lyonnais

Crème de la crème: Introducing Ligue 1’s very own "top four" in a one-sided season

Crème de la crème: Introducing Ligue 1’s very own “top four” in a one-sided season

February 14, 2018 by Takudzwa Chikonzo

Paris Saint-Germain may have won the war, but there is a battle for the second Champions League spot, and a potential Ligue 1 top four emerging that should not go unnoticed, writes Takudzwa Chikonzo.

Lyon - The forgotten team of European football

Lyon – The forgotten team of European football

March 15, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea looks at Lyon who have fallen somewhat by the wayside in European teams over the past few years.

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

October 1, 2015 by Thomas Wyer

Thomas Wyer analyses why Shakhtar Donetsk, Olympique Lyonnais and FC Porto succeed in the transfer market, and what other clubs can do to emulate them.

Examining Olympique Lyonnais' reformed attack

Examining Olympique Lyonnais’ reformed attack

August 17, 2015 by Mohamed

French giants Olympique Lyonnais have changed things up in the attacking third over the offseason as they look to reel in Paris Saint Germain in Ligue 1.

An ode to the Stade de Gerland – five great matches in a stadium’s great history

An ode to the Stade de Gerland – five great matches in a stadium’s great history

August 9, 2015 by Brendán MacFarlane

Brendán MacFarlane reminisces about some of the good times at Olympique Lyonnais’ Stade de Gerland.

The season that was in Ligue 1

The season that was in Ligue 1

May 21, 2015 by Mohamed

As the Ligue 1 season reaches its conclusion, there’s no better time to look back at some of the major stories that unfolded.

Ligue 1: Five things we learned in Week 2

Ligue 1: Five things we learned in Week 2

August 20, 2014 by Brendán MacFarlane

Brendán MacFarlane looks at the week that was in Ligue 1 where a bizarre incident left PSG’s Thiago Motta with a broken nose.

Champions League - Week In Review

Champions League – Week In Review

February 16, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

Back Page Football’s resident UEFA Champions League correspondent Ger McCarthy reviews the first week of the knockout phase of the 2012 competition and predicts how each of the second legs in the respective ties will go.

Champions League – Tuesday Preview

Champions League – Tuesday Preview

February 14, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

The knock-out phase of the 2012 Champions League begins on Valentine’s night with two intriguing fixtures to welcome back Europe’s premier football competition writes BPF’s Ger McCarthy.

Tactical Review: Ozil and Benzema movement unlock resolute Lyon

Tactical Review: Ozil and Benzema movement unlock resolute Lyon

March 17, 2011 by Nik Storey

Nik Storey throws his tactical eye over Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Olympique Lyonnais.

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