Meeting of two high-scoring teams

Did you know that…

…Olympique Lyon were once French champions seven years running?

Olympique Lyon were Ligue 1 champions every season between 2002 and 2008. No other team in France has matched that feat before or since.

…Lyon have been one of the top teams in France for decades?

Lyon have finished among the top five teams in Ligue 1 in every single season over the past two decades.

…the French club are competing in the Champions League for the 15th time?

Olympique Lyon have taken part in the UEFA Champions League group stages in 15 of the 26 seasons since its inception. That makes them the French side with the most participations in the elite continental club competition. TSG, meanwhile, are in their debut season.

…both teams are very strong going forward?

Lyon had the second-best attack behind champions PSG in France last season, scoring a total of 87 goals. Similarly, TSG were the second highest-scoring side behind Bayern in the Bundesliga last term.

…Ishak Belfodil used to play for Olympique Lyon?

Ishak Belfodil played for Olympique Lyon between 2008 and 2012. The striker made his professional debut for the French club and even featured in the Champions League.

…TSG have taken the lead in both group games?

Hoffenheim have opened the scoring in both their previous group games: a 2-2 draw at Shakhtar Donestk and a 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City.

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