The upcoming round of 16 in the Coupe de France will feature a clash between Lyon and Lens this Thursday. Lyon will host Lens at Gerland for this match. As the only French team remaining in four competitions, Lyon sees the Coupe de France as a crucial opportunity. Sitting in 6th position in Ligue 1, with a 7-point gap from 3rd place, Lyon aims to secure a European place through this tournament.
Arnold Mvuemba is determined to give his all in this round of 16 against Lens. Despite acknowledging the challenge posed by their opponents from the north, Mvuemba expresses confidence in achieving victory. He recognizes Lens as a Ligue 2 team with aspirations to move up to Ligue 1. Aware of the complexity of Coupe de France matches, Mvuemba emphasizes Lyon’s ambition to progress in both the Europa League and Coupe de France. Lyon’s focus is on winning against Lens and then strategizing for future matches.