# Olympique Lyonnais Féminin preseason preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/olympique-lyonnais-fminin-preseason-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-28T17:03:17.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin has engaged in a series of preseason friendly matches to prepare for the upcoming league season.

In early August, the team secured a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad Femenino in France. Arola Aparicio scored for Real Sociedad in the 35th minute, while Lyon’s Brand equalized in the 64th minute.

Following this, the club scheduled its final summer test against London City Lionesses. This fixture is noted for the shared ownership of both clubs by Michele Kang and features several former Lyon players now playing for the London-based side. The match serves as a tactical refinement opportunity for coach Jonatan Giráldez before the season begins on September 4.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Olympique Lyonnais Féminin faces London City Lionesses in final pre-season test

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin faces London City Lionesses in their final pre-season friendly, featuring a reunion of former Lyon players and a matchup between two clubs owned by Michele Kang.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olympique-lyonnais-fminin-faces-london-city-lionesses-in-final-pre-season-test

### 2026-08-08: Real Sociedad Femenino draws 1-1 with Olympique Lyonnais

Real Sociedad Femenino drew 1-1 against Olympique Lyonnais in a high-level preseason friendly as preparation for the Champions League.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-sociedad-femenino-draws-1-1-with-olympique-lyonnais

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Cite as: Olympique Lyonnais Féminin preseason preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/olympique-lyonnais-fminin-preseason-preparations