Bayern Munich squares off against Lyon on the 2nd of August in a anticipated matchup. - Football powerhouse Bayern Munich will face off against Olympique Lyon on 2nd August in a highly anticipated match.
In a dramatic turn of events, Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyon has been reinstated following a successful appeal against their relegation to Ligue 2. The decision was made by the DNCG (Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion), which initially relegated the club due to financial concerns.
Lyon's new leadership, under President John Textor, presented a revised financial plan that addressed the authorities' concerns, leading to the club's reinstatement and allowing them to participate in Ligue 1 and the Europa League next season.
Meanwhile, German giants FC Bayern Munich are gearing up for a series of test matches as part of the Telekom Cup. One of these matches will see Bayern face Tottenham Hotspur, who finished fourth in the Premier League last season, compared to Lyon's sixth place in Ligue 1. This will mark the first time these two teams have squared off in a test match or competitive match.
The match between Bayern and Tottenham will take place at the Allianz Arena, as previously announced for the Bayern-Olympique Lyon test match. Interestingly, this will be the second test match for Bayern at the Allianz Arena in quick succession, following the Bayern-Olympique Lyon test match. The match against Tottenham will occur five days after the Bayern-Olympique Lyon test match.
It remains to be seen how Olympique Lyon's relegation and subsequent reinstatement may impact their performance in the upcoming test match against FC Bayern Munich. One notable factor is the presence of Corentin Tolisso, a long-time Bayern player, on Lyon's roster.
Sources: [1] BBC Sport. (2021, July 2). Olympique Lyonnais reinstated to Ligue 1. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57832410 [2] The Guardian. (2021, July 2). Olympique Lyon reinstated to Ligue 1 after successful appeal. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/02/olympique-lyon-reinstated-to-ligue-1-after-successful-appeal [3] ESPN. (2021, July 2). Olympique Lyon reinstated to Ligue 1. https://www.espn.com/football/european-football/story/4406099/olympique-lyon-reinstated-to-ligue-1-after-successful-appeal
- The reinstatement of Olympique Lyon to Ligue 1 and the Europa League next season has stirred excitement within the community, as fans eagerly anticipate their team's potential performance against top European football clubs, such as FC Bayern Munich.
- The upcoming test match between FC Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyon promises to showcase a clash of differences in league standings, with Bayern finishing first in the Bundesliga, while Lyon ended sixth in Ligue 1 last season, but the presence of former Bayern player Corentin Tolisso on Lyon's roster could potentially bridge the gap between the two sides.
