Ligue 1 2024-2025: Olympique Marseille-Lyon, the likely formations

Two old acquaintances on the bench

The appointment, for those who do not intend to or cannot attend Roma-Napoli, è set for Sunday at 8:45 p.m. with the challenge between Olympique Marseille and Lyon, valid for the 20th day of Ligue 1 2024-25: there will be no shortage of old acquaintances of Italian soccer both on the bench and on the pitch.

The recent defeat against Nice, the first after more than two months of being unbeaten, has reopened the race for second position, bringing several teams closer to this coveted goal. With a lead of only three points, Marseille will have to show right away that it has overcome the backlash and is ready to react in a confrontation that is anything but easy against Lyon, a direct rival in the race for Europe.

Decidedly more complicated is the moment experienced by Lyon, which has collected just five points in its last five Ligue 1 matches. A situation that has prompted the management to intervene, replacing Sage with Paulo Fonseca to lead the team.

Probable lineups

Olympique Marseille (3-4-2-1): Rulli; Murillo, Balerdi, Brassier; Luis Henrique, Rongier, Höjbjerg, Merlin; Greenwood, Rabiot; Maupay. Coach: De Zerbi

Lyon (4-3-3): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico; Tolisso, Matic, Veretout; Cherki, Lacazette, Nuamah. Coach: Fonseca