During the 27th day of Ligue 1, Lyon went glean valuable victory at the Stade de France, in the face of Lille (0-1). OL can deal calmly and with Manchester, at least temporarily, six points ahead of Bordeaux. The Girondins (2e) receive Paris Saint-Germain, Sunday evening.

LILLE-LYON: 0-1
Purpose: Fred (32e)

There was a smell of Champions League over Saint-Denis Saturday afternoon. A feeling confirmed by the atmosphere that prevailed at the Stade de France. Flags, pom-pom girls, a bit of gospel too warm ambiance, pregnant fills all the ingredients, even with a few little extras, a match at the top of C1 were gathered to celebrate the 10 years of the monument dionysien. And not just behind the scenes. On the lawn, Lille and Lyon were present. Especially the latter (0-1). It was better in fact, three days a fiery eighth finals back ... Champions League rightly face Manchester United.

It was therefore necessary to wait for a match at the top, a specific organization, orchestrated for the opportunity to (re) show OL performing abroad. Not always flamboyant, as evidenced by the first period of Gones on the lawn of the SDF but effective and capable, faster, a gesture, be decisive. But OL confirmed his return to form in recent weeks and was able to build on its strengths. That is one tactical know-how and a useful background to adapt to the circumstances. Bousculé challenge in the physical, waited at the gates of the surface by the Northern rearguard disciplined LOSC, Lyon has not panicked. Difficult indeed for Gones to do otherwise as Lille blew hot and cold in this part. If Youla is the most stirring up front in the ranks ch'tis, it is the only one to go to continually rub pair Squillaci-Cree. In vain.

Lyon job

The "Policeman" is back in as the holder, is already in the bath. Serein, who began his career at Lyon face Lille rightly expresses not only the event. Simple, effective, it reassures training Lyons mid figs, grapes middle, looking for a small space to deceive the vigilance opponent. This space, which creates Benzema going retrieve a ball in mid-field. His shift is good for Clerc and minting Fred, came punctuate a pretty raid side of Lyons, is just as it should be (32nd, 0-1). Fred again scorer, Cris already in the picture, the news is good rhodanien later. They are not the only ones.

Moribund for some time on the outside, exactly for some movement in Rennes (0-2, the 15th day), Olympique Lyonnais had the opportunity to make a stone two birds on the lawn of the Stade de France : regain some authority outside its bases and prepare well for MU. OL, shaken but never manhandled in the second period, held a result, recalling also a Claude Puel saddened on the bench his talent as a manager. The technician Lille had reason, in fact, to have the mask. When it is not Cree who pushes a strike at close range Frau (47th), the Lyon bar which opposes the former Parisien (50e). Certainly, the guide for LOSC may be disappointed with the chronic timidity of its players, despite some attempts individual (Tafforeau, 67e) and a cartridge completely devastated by Bastos (90e +2).

But the former Monaco should not overshadow its analysis Post Game break balls missed by OL. On Tuesday night Benzema, in particular, should not allow itself to the tangled brush facing Van der Sar as he has been able to do before Sylva (51e). Everything has not been perfect then. But much has been secured. The oral succeeded, Lyon is now ripe to move his writing at the Theatre of Dreams. The people of Lyon awaits it.

THE DECLA: Alain Perrin (Lyon)

"I found my team well in the game, the team showed that she had a fairly good state of mind. Nobody is dropped into the facility. Retraction I liked replacements, their conviction, their application. It showed the willingness of the group not to let it go. The result is good. pressing And we have suffered at the end of the match was good preparation for the future. "