Groupama Stadium

Groupama Stadium, located in Lyon, France, is a prominent venue primarily used for football matches. It serves as the home stadium for Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and OL Lyonnes, the women's team. The stadium has recently been newsworthy due to two distinct events. First, during a Ligue 1 match between OL and FC Lorient, the referee, Benoît Bastien, used the stadium's public address system to explain his decision not to award a penalty to Lorient, a first in French football. This highlighted the implementation of referee audio communication. Second, OL Lyonnes played a Champions League quarter-final match against Wolfsburg at Groupama Stadium, winning in extra time to advance to the semi-finals against Arsenal. These events underscore the stadium's importance as a stage for both domestic and international football, showcasing innovations in officiating and hosting high-stakes competitions.