Two teams. Two podium contenders last year, at least. Two clubs in search of reassurance.
Montpellier took a beating in Marseille last week and will want to make up for it. They stand 7th
before the game. As for Lyon... Well, what can I say? They stand 9th; after an encouraging
performance against PSG, Lyon now face what seems to be their N°1 challenge: the defense.
LILLE, France Lisandro Lopez and strike partner Bafetimbi Gomis scored a goal each Sunday as Lyon
beat Toulouse 2-0 at home to move up to third place and two points behind Ligue 1 leader Lille.
Lopez had a bit of luck opening the scoring in the fifth minute. Toulouse goalkeeper Matthieu
Valverde saved a [.
I know where Zeus will be in a few hours : On Mont Olympus, in front of his TV watching the epic
encounter of the two Olympiques.
Football lovers will remember the OL-OM of last season, a crucial game gone crazy that ended
with a 5-5. The ball was going from one side to the other, there was tension, there was joy, then
anger, then joy again.
After an epic encounter in Marseille, having Auxerre coming to Gerland probably will almost go
unnoticed. But hey, the first half of the season isn't over yet, and we have an opportunity to get
3 points and take the unbeaten run to 12 matches without defeat. It would be good for the team to
start the winter break with this comforting fact.
