In the top five leagues in 2024, a shocking pseudo-powerhouse has quietly risen, attracting widespread attention and discussion.
The team had an unprecedented start to the season, opening with 16 wins, four draws and one loss, and at one point they were well ahead of their rivals.
However, as the game progressed, the team's momentum plummeted and they are now a full 23 points off the top of the table. This pseudo-powerhouse is not a team in the Premier League or La Liga, but from Ligue 1. In Ligue 1, Lyon led the way with strong momentum, beating all rivals and maintaining their unbeaten record.
Their attacking firepower was sharp, their defence solid, and the team's overall performance was impressive. However, halfway through the season, they suddenly started to slump, with a string of defeats putting their lead in serious jeopardy.
Since February, Lyon's performances have fluctuated a bit, with a number of wins, but also a few winless and draws. As the game progressed, their lead gradually narrowed, and the gap between them and the other strong teams gradually widened.
Especially in the last few games, they have suffered back-to-back defeats and lost some games that should have been won. Now, they are a full 23 points off the top of the table, and the situation is grim with a clear drop in the rankings.
For Lyon, this season's performance can be described as a combination of surprise and disappointment. The impressive start to the game has led to high expectations that they can be a real powerhouse.
However, as the game progressed, their strength and consistency were severely tested, and they were unable to maintain their consistently high level of performance. This has also led to doubts and criticism of the team, believing that they are only a short-lived shining star, rather than a real pseudo-powerhouse.
Meanwhile, their rivals Arsenal have an excellent record in the Premier League, especially against other strong teams. They have far outnumbered Lyon in the number of victories and draws, showing a stronger level of competitiveness.
Arsenal's consistency and dominance have made them a true powerhouse, while Lyon have been dwarfed by the gap to the top of the table. Although Lyon's recent slump in form doesn't mean they don't have a chance to make a comeback.
There are a lot of variables in football, and as long as they can adjust their mentality and regain their form, they still have the potential to catch up to the top of the table for the rest of the game. However, to achieve this, they must solve the current problems and give it their all.
To sum up, the biggest pseudo-strong teams in the five major leagues this year have been released. Lyon, who started the game with 16 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, had an impressive initial performance, but now they are 23 points away from the top of the table and have suffered a collapse.
Corresponding to this is Arsenal's excellent performance in the Premier League, and their consistency and strong competitiveness have made them a real powerhouse. For Lyon, they need to face reality, find out what is wrong and do everything they can to fight back.