It was indeed a challenging night for Lyon in the first leg of the last play-off round for the Champions League against Real Sociedad, losing 2-0 with goals from A. Griezmann in the 17th minute and H. Seferovic in the 50th minute.
The return match is set for August 28 at Anoeta, and Lyon faces a tough task in overcoming the two-goal deficit. Despite this setback, Lyon has shown strong performance in Ligue 1, scoring 7 goals in two matches and currently leading the French championship.
Rémi Garde, the French coach, acknowledged Real Sociedad’s deserved victory, praising their performance. He highlighted that Lyon struggled to find their game, with players appearing tense and not fully in sync. Garde noted that some players, with limited experience in high-pressure matches, might have had apprehensions. Despite the challenges, Garde expressed his belief in the team’s potential and emphasized the importance of maintaining confidence in football.
