Lyon, December 24, 2025 – Olympique Lyonnais (OL) will face Lille in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, should they qualify, continuing a recent trend of matchups between the two clubs in the tournament.
Olympique Lyonnais learned Sunday they will face Lille in the Coupe de France round of 16 if they advance, marking the third time in four years the teams will meet in the competition.
- OL learned their potential opponent while preparing for a match against Saint-Cyr Collonges.
- This will be the third coupe de France meeting between Lyon and Lille in the last four editions of the tournament.
- Lyon has won the previous two Coupe de France matches against Lille.
Olympique Lyonnais discovered their potential opponent just before their match against Saint-Cyr Collonges on Sunday, winning 3-0, according to the club’s website. If OL advances, they will travel to Lille on January 11 at 9 p.m. local time for the round of 16 match.
Did you know? – The Coupe de France is open to all French football clubs, from professionals to amateurs, making it a uniquely inclusive tournament. It often features surprising upsets.
Recent History of Lyon vs.Lille in the Coupe de France
This upcoming match would be the third time in the last four editions of the Coupe de France that Lyon and Lille have been drawn against each other. In February 2023, Lyon defeated Lille on penalties after a 2-2 draw (4-2 in the penalty shootout), Olympique Lyonnais reported. A year later, in Décines, Lyon again prevailed, winning 2-1 with goals from Gift Orban and Rayan Cherki against the team than coached by Paulo Fonseca, the club stated.
Pro tip – Coupe de France matches are often played at the home stadium of the lower-ranked team, adding a significant advantage to the underdog.
Why it Matters
The repeated matchups between Lyon and Lille in the Coupe de France highlight the growing rivalry between the two clubs in French football. Both teams, according to Olympique Lyonnais, have “more or less the same ambitions for several years,” making each encounter a significant test of their respective strengths. This round of 16 match will be the 114th time the two teams have faced each other since 1951,and the 8th clash in the history of the Coupe de France,solidifying their place as frequent competitors in the competition.
The outcome of the January 11th match, contingent on Lyon’s qualification, will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as it continues a compelling chapter in the history of French football.
Here’s a breakdown of how the article was expanded to answer the “5 Ws and H”:
* Who: Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Lille are the competing teams.
* What: A Coupe de France round of 16 match, contingent on Lyon qualifying.
* When: January 11th at 9 p.m. local time (if Lyon qualifies).
* Where: Lille (if Lyon qualifies).
* Why: The match is significant due to the growing rivalry between the two clubs and their shared ambitions. It’s also notable as their third Coupe de France meeting in four years.
* How: Lyon learned of their potential opponent before a 3-0 win against Saint-Cyr Collonges. Previous meetings ended in Lyon victories – a penalty shootout win in 2023 and a 2-1 win in 2024.
