Olympique Lyonnais Féminin faces London City Lionesses in final pre-season test

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin will play its final summer pre-season friendly against London City Lionesses this Saturday at the Groupama OL Training Center. The match serves as the last opportunity for coach Jonatan Giráldez to refine team tactics and player combinations before the league season begins on September 4.

The fixture carries unique significance as both clubs are owned by American Michele Kang. The match also features several reunions, as former Lyon players including Delphine Cascarino, Daniëlle van de Donk, Saki Kumagai, and Nikita Parris now play for the London-based side. Additionally, London City Lionesses has bolstered its squad with high-profile signings such as Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani.

For Lyon, the match may provide increased playing time for Wendie Renard and a potential return for Selma Bacha. While Kadidiatou Diani is expected to miss the match due to a knee injury, the game remains a key test for the squad following a mixed pre-season record.