Olympique Lyonnais is set to face AJ Auxerre in a Ligue 1 match scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. This game comes at a difficult moment for Lyon, which recently suffered a disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League and drew 1-1 against Le Havre in a match that failed to inspire confidence. The club also faced controversy during the transfer window, including the departure of midfielder Malick Fofana, which has added to the team's challenges. The match will take place at Lyon's home stadium, the Parc OL, but attendance is expected to be lower than usual, with fewer than 40,000 spectators anticipated. This is partly due to the late match time and the fact that Auxerre is not a high-profile opponent. The atmosphere may also be affected by ongoing investigations into incidents of aggression that occurred around the stadium during Lyon’s previous match against Le Havre six days ago, including reports of potential racist behavior. During the team presentation, some fans reportedly whistled at manager Paulo Fonseca, signaling dissatisfaction with the current direction of the team. Pavel Sulc, who joined Lyon during the summer transfer window, is expected to start in his first appearance for the club. However, Japanese international Keito Nakamura, another recent signing, will not be available for this match due to timing issues related to his transfer. AJ Auxerre, entering this match with zero points and having conceded eight goals in their first two games, will be under pressure to avoid another defeat. The match is expected to take place in warm conditions, with temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius, though a cooler period is forecasted to begin soon.