Puel enters Lyon's den for derby under serious pressure

Off the field, Lyon have established themselves as the second force in the French game behind Paris Saint-Germain, but they are struggling to translate that into on-pitch success.

Wednesday's 1-0 win over Juventus in their Champions League last 16, first leg has raised hopes Lyon might win a knockout tie in the competition for the first time in a decade.

However, the result came with Rudi Garcia's side languishing in seventh place in Ligue 1 and in serious danger of missing out on the Champions League next season.

"We showed that over 90 minutes we are capable of beating a team who are stronger than us," said Garcia, who saw Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes, signed for €20 million in January, star on his home debut.

It was the first of three huge home games in eight days for Lyon - after Saint-Etienne, PSG visit in the French Cup semi-finals.