Overview

• Olympique Lyonnais secured a 3-1 victory against Auxerre, moving up to fourth place in Ligue 1 and reigniting their push for Champions League qualification.
• Georges Mikautadze, Rayan Cherki, and Alexandre Lacazette were pivotal in Lyon’s dominant performance, with Mikautadze both scoring and assisting.
• PSG, holding a 3-1 aggregate lead, is preparing for the Champions League quarterfinal return leg against Aston Villa, with captain Marquinhos returning to the lineup.
• Ousmane Dembélé emphasized PSG’s focus on securing a decisive win at Villa Park, where 2,200 Parisian fans are expected to provide significant support.
• Aston Villa’s coach Unai Emery expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overturn the deficit, citing their strong home form and tactical preparation.