OL Lyonnes to face Chelsea in Champions League as Bompastor and Abily return | OneFootball

OL Lyonnes have been handed several heavyweight ties in the Champions League league phase, headlined by a reunion with Chelsea that will mark the first Lyon return of coaches Sonia Bompastor and Camille Abily.

According to Le Progres, the schedule will be confirmed on Saturday, with Lyon due to host Chelsea and Häcken, and travel to Juventus and Arsenal.

Chelsea’s squad also features three former Lyon players.

Rather than another reunion with Arsenal, Lyon might have preferred to test themselves against Manchester City, England’s reigning champions. They met Arsenal three times last season, in the group then the semi-finals, winning twice and losing once. In all, the clubs have met 12 times, with 8 Lyon wins.

The draw also delivers firsts for Lyon, with Inter visiting for the clubs’ inaugural meeting and a debut trip to Servette Geneva.

Source: Le Progres

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