Lyon, in the wake of Memphis Depay, author of a hat-trick, succeeded in his return to Ligue 1 by winning at the expense of Dijon (4-1), Friday in his Groupama stadium, for his first Ligue 1 match of the season after his elimination in the Champions League semi-finals.
The Lyonnais were expected at the turn
Nine days after being eliminated in the semi-finals of this competition by Bayern Munich (3-0), and overall delivered four matches of good quality in August, the Lyonnais were expected at the turn. Especially since, deprived of Europe this season and with one match per week, they did not hide their ambitions of wanting to fight for the title and regain the Champions League from the fall of 2021.
A hat-trick from Memphis Depay
OL rode a hat-trick from Dutchman Memphis Depay, also behind the fourth goal. Archi domineering but long ineffective, OL were surprised by a goal from Aurélien Scheidler (13th) before overturning the match in six minutes, thanks to Depay (39th sp, 45th + 1) and one against his camp of Lautoa ( 45th), then drive the point home with a second penalty from Depay (66th).
This victory places the Lyonnais at least immediately at the top of the standings tied with Nïmes, Lorient, Nice and Angers (3 points) with one game less.