OL, thunderclap in the Europa League?

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Olympique Lyonnais receives the Romanians of FCS Bucharest on Thursday evening in the round of 16 return from the Europa League. After largely winning the first leg (1-3), the Gones are the big favorites to win the qualification in the quarterfinals.

OL's performances on the European scene this season are enough to make Lyonnais dream. Sixth in the general classification of the UEL League phase, the Gones have qualified directly in the round of 16 without going through the dam box. They are, moreover, the only French representatives in the competition after the elimination of the OGC Nice, which finished 35th and penultimate.

OL dreams of title!

The Lyonnais no longer hide it, they dream of winning the Europa League. At a press conference, Malick Fofana declared without any restraint that his team is aware of his potential: ” I think everyone is aware that you can go very far in this competition. We focus on Thursday for the qualifying 'and then we will see the rest. »And to add that “Yes of course, everyone thinks about it” When asked if the title is in the head of the Lyonnais.

But before that, it will be necessary to confirm Thursday on the lawn of Groupama Stadium by officially winning the ticket for the quarter -finals. In the event of qualification, the Rhodanians will face the winner of the meeting between Manchester United and Real Sociedad.

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