OL: Paulo Fonseca sounds the alarm less than a week before the Champions League

Olympique Lyonnais suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Real Betis Balompié in their final pre-season friendly, exposing defensive frailties and a lack of energy. Coach Paulo Fonseca delivered a scathing assessment, warning that if the team plays with such low aggressiveness, they will struggle in their upcoming crucial Champions League third qualifying round match against Sparta Prague. Fonseca expressed concern about the performance, noting that young players are not ready for such important matches, and hopes to have new signing Loïs Openda available for the decisive fixture. He described the result as a wake-up call that brings the team back down to earth after positive pre-season results.

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