Lyon and Brest played out a goalless draw in their latest match on Saturday, leaving both sides with two consecutive draws from their opening games of the new season.
The match at the Parc OL was a low-scoring affair as both teams struggled to find the back of the net. Lyon, who have been heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer, were unable to break down Brest's strong defense, while Brest could not find a way past the resolute Lyon defense.
The result means that both teams will now be looking to bounce back in their next fixtures, with Lyon facing AC Milan in the Champions League group stage and Brest taking on Lille in the Ligue 1 opener.
However, it is clear that both teams will need to improve if they hope to challenge for honours in the upcoming season. Lyon, who finished second last season, have lost star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and midfielder Nabil Fekir to Paris Saint-Germain, while Brest have struggled to keep up with the pace set by their rivals in recent years.
Despite the lacklustre performances so far, both teams remain hopeful of making a successful start to the season and achieving their goals this term. With the likes of Anthony Martial, Lucas Hernandez and Memphis Depay all expected to feature for Lyon, and Dimitri Payet, Benjamin Bourigeaud and Jérémy Morel among the names that Brest will be keeping an eye on, there is plenty of talent on show.
In conclusion, Lyon and Brest face tough tests ahead in their opening matches of the new season, but both sides will be hoping to make a positive impact in their upcoming fixtures. As the season progresses, we can only wait and see how these two sides fare against some of the top teams in Europe and France alike.