We will soon share with you the starting lineups for the Olympique Lyon vs Basel live match, as well as the latest information from the Groupama Stadium. Don’t miss a single detail of the live match updates and commentary from VAVEL’s coverage.
This is the start time of the game Olympique Lyon vs Basel of October 23rd, 2025 in several countries:
Argentina: 1:45 PM
Bolivia: 12:45 PM
Brazil: 1:45 PM
Chile: 1:45 PM
Colombia: 11:45 AM
Ecuador: 11:45 AM
USA (ET): 12:45 PM
Spain: 6:45 PM
Mexico: 10:45 AM
Paraguay: 12:45 PM
Peru: 11:45 AM
Uruguay: 1:45 PM
Venezuela: 12:45 PM
This will be the referee team for the Olympique Lyon vs Basel match:
Referee: Manfredas Lukjančukas
Assistant 1: Mangirdas Mirauskas
Assistant 2: Aleksandras Stepanovas
Fourth Official: Mindaugas Jackus
VAR: Rob Dieperink
AVAR: Hugh Dallas
On the visitors’ side, the standout player is Xherdan Shaqiri, who has been one of the key attacking figures with 1 goal, averaging 2.5 shots per game, and providing control from midfield with a 70% passing accuracy, along with 1.5 key passes and 3 accurate long balls per match. His experience in major European tournaments makes him a dangerous presence for Lyon’s defense.
For this match, the standout player for the home side could be defender Ruben Kluviert, who has proven crucial both offensively and defensively. He has already scored 1 goal, averages 5 long balls per game, and boasts a 92% passing accuracy. Defensively, he averages 1.5 tackles, 0.5 interceptions, and 1 clearance per game.
This will be the first time in history that Olympique Lyon and Basel face each other in a European competition.
However, Olympique Lyon has faced Swiss clubs twice before, winning both matches. Meanwhile, Basel has a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses against French teams.
Despite losing in their opening match of the 2025/26 edition, the Swiss side managed to bounce back in the previous round with a 2–0 victory over Stuttgart, delivering an impressive performance they will aim to replicate. Their attacking play has been dynamic, and they will look to surprise Lyon with quick counterattacks.
Considered one of the favorites to qualify directly for the knockout stage, Olympique Lyon has won both of their first two games, defeating Salzburg 2–0 and Utrecht 1–0, being one of only three teams yet to concede a goal. Confidence is high among the players as they look to continue their perfect start.
The Olympique Lyon vs Basel match will be played at Groupama Stadium, located in the city of Lyon, France. This venue, inaugurated in 2016, has a capacity of 59,186 spectators.
The stadium has hosted major international tournaments such as Euro 2016, the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and the 2024 Olympic Games.
Welcome to the live broadcast of Olympique Lyon vs Basel, corresponding to Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League. The match will take place at Groupama Stadium, kicking off at 10:45 a.m. (Mexico time).
My name is Pedro Poncelis, and I’ll be your host for this match. We’ll bring you the pre-game analysis, live score updates, and in-game news right here on VAVEL.
