A dream week. After defeating Juventus in the knockout stages of the Champions League, OL dominated Saint-Etienne, this Sunday, at the end of the 27th day of Ligue 1 (2-0). A double from Moussa Dembélé allowed the Gones to win the 120th derby in history. Something to delight Jean-Michel Aulas, who appeared in the mixed zone after the meeting. With a smile, of course.
“We saw a match of very high quality, especially in the first half, explained the president of Lyon. I had not seen Olympique Lyonnais at this level for some time. Even if we had seen a very good level in the first half against Juventus. It is very pleasant. We have seen that these players know how to come out of high quality matches. And when it is against Saint-Etienne, obviously, it is doubly pleasant. “
“A provocation from Stéphanois”
According to Jean-Michel Aulas, it is also a strong response to all the criticism that his players have received in recent months. “For a team that has been decried, it is a great revenge. We must encourage the players, tell them that they have played well. They have demonstrated an incredible will which allows, when we have talent, to have results “, welcomes the OL boss.
However, the 70-year-old leader did not appreciate it at all clashes between supporters which take place the day before the match in the streets of Lyon. “I experienced it as an infamy, he explains. When you see those scary images, with seriously injured people, we say that football should be a party. The Stéphanois had nothing to do in Lyon because there was a prefectural decree. It’s a provocation. Now, it is also necessary that the ultras question themselves. It doesn’t honor football. And as a leader, we are afraid of such attacks. “