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Lyon open their Feminine Division 1 campaign at FC Fleury 91 on Thursday, looking to channel the pain of their Champions League final defeat into a dominant domestic season.
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Lyon arrive at Fleury for the Feminine Division 1 opener carrying the sting of a brutal Champions League final. Back in May, Barcelona dismantled them 4-0 in the showpiece event - a scoreline that flattered nobody. That result will have left scars, but the path Lyon carved to reach that final told a different story entirely.
Lyon dispatched VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 in extra time at the quarter-final stage, then edged past Arsenal 4-3 on aggregate in the semi-finals. They showed steel, resilience, and serious quality across those knockout rounds. The final collapse against Barcelona aside, this remains a squad capable of competing at the highest level.
Lyon's preparation has been encouraging. A 4-0 friendly win over London City Lionesses on 29 August saw Caroline Weir bag a brace and Dumornay add two more. Notably, Alexia Putellas, Diani, and Freya Godfrey sat out that fixture - suggesting they are being managed carefully for the competitive opener at Fleury.
FC Fleury 91 host what is arguably French football's most decorated club on matchday one. With no recent competitive results to gauge their readiness, Fleury step into the unknown against opponents battle-hardened by months of elite European football.
Lyon's squad depth and European pedigree make them overwhelming favourites. The key question is how quickly they channel the pain of that Barcelona defeat into domestic dominance. Fleury will need a heroic defensive display to take anything from this encounter.
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