Lyon Hosts Basel in Thrilling Europa League Matchup

LYON, France — Olympique Lyonnais will face FC Basel in their third match of the UEFA Europa League group stage on October 23, 2025.

With a win, Lyon hopes to solidify their position in the top eight of Groupama Stadium. The match comes after Lyon’s 2-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg, which has them sitting in fifth with a perfect record after two matchdays. Basel currently trails them by three points after defeating Stuttgart 2-0 in their last encounter.

Lyon has had strong early success, boasting an unbeaten record in their last seven league matches. Their solid defense is notable, as they are one of three teams that have yet to concede a goal in this tournament.

This match will be Lyon’s chance to start a group stage with three wins for the first time since the 2021-22 season. They previously finished the group unbeaten, winning five out of six games.

On the other side, FC Basel enters this clash after recovering from a rough start in the tournament, where they lost to SC Freiburg. However, they recently earned a crucial win against VfB Stuttgart.

Despite their previous success against Lyon in Europe, Basel has struggled to win away from home, losing their last two Europa League group matches.

Injuries are a concern for both teams. Lyon will be missing Remy Descamps and Orel Mangala due to injuries, while Basel might be without defenders Keigo Tsunemoto and Finn van Breeman.

Both teams are poised for a competitive match, with Lyon looking to maintain its winning form and Basel seeking to turn their fortunes around in the group stage.

The clash kicks off at 5:45 p.m. BST at Groupama Stadium, designed for a dramatic European night.