Real Sociedad women face Lyon in Champions League-style friendly | OneFootball

Real Sociedad women visit Lyon on Saturday at 11.00 for a high-calibre friendly at the Groupama OL Training Center. According to Diario Vasco, the match is a significant early gauge for Arturo Ruiz’s reshaped side.

Lyon are the most decorated club in UEFA Women’s Champions League history, current runners-up and eight-time winners, and have 19 French league titles.

The Basque club are tuning up for the third qualifying phase they must clear to reach the group stage. Potential opponents include Juventus, Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting CP and Fenerbahce. The draw is on Monday at 11.00, with a two-legged tie to follow.

Pre-season form is mixed, with a 0-2 defeat to Torreense followed by a 1-1 draw at Logroño United.

After exits for Mirari, Guridi, Emma, Lucía, Andreia, Pardo and Lavogez, six recruits have arrived, Keefe, Laborde, Camino, Ainoa, Marín and Seelenfreund. The outing should start to show how the new pieces fit.

Rotation is likely, and it would not be a surprise to see B-team talents Iraia Soroa or Carlota Chacón, who have trained with the seniors since day one. The game is available via the French club’s channel by subscription, with updates on OL Lyonnais’ social media.

Source: Diario Vasco

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