This season marked the end of Lyon's three decades under the ownership and presidency of French businessman Jean-Michel Aulas, replaced by American businessman John Textor.[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Lyon started the pre-season on 1 July.[43] Following the pause of Ligue 1 with the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place, the club returned to training on 25 November, with the participation of players who were not at the World Cup.[44]
Source: Ligue 1 Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Goals scored; 8) Away goals scored; 9) Fair-play points (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played).[45]
Stadium: Stade du Moustoir Attendance: 13,685 Referee: Bastien Dechepy
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 14 August 2022 at 13:00, but was postponed for safety reasons due to the poor condition of Lorient's pitch.[47]
