Lyon start at Anderlecht without an academy graduate for first time since 2011

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·17 September 2026

Olympique Lyonnais began at Anderlecht's Lotto Park without a single academy product in their starting line-up.

L’Équipe reports it is the first time this has occurred since 22 November 2011.

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That previous occasion was a 0-0 home draw against Ajax Amsterdam.

The note relates specifically to the line-up named at kick-off.

OL therefore started without any player developed in their own youth system.

Source: Le Progres

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