+39 in the first leg and +28 in the return, Lyon Asvel Féminin really did not go into detail when it came to winning the first European title in its young history. Dazzling on the way to the Astroballe a week earlier (95-56), the Lyonnaises did not give Galatasaray the slightest chance during the Eurocup final return, Wednesday evening in Istanbul (57-85). While a real volcano was promised to the players of David Gautier in the huge Sinan Erden Arena (16,000 seats), the demonstration of the first leg had showered the enthusiasm of the trick supporters, who were only 2,000 to take place.
They quickly had to find that this Asvel was much too strong, like a Marine Johannes (20 points and 6 assists) in the form of his life. From half-time (27-55), the pseudo-suspense that logically accompanies a European final was completely folded.
“We will have to lift other trophies”
Before returning next season to the premier competition, the Euroleague, Sandrine Gruda’s partners (11 points and 6 rebounds on Wednesday) have brilliantly made an appointment with the big European Cup evenings.
Something to delight the president of Asvel Tony Parker, delighted to celebrate this coronation among the players in Istanbul. “It’s huge, I’m so happy for the girls,” the former Spurs point guard told The Team. If we want to remember this team, we will have to lift other trophies. I believe in our chances of achieving the treble this year. “Almost guaranteed to finish the regular season of the championship in the lead and qualified for the final of the Coupe de France against Basket Landes, his group is indeed destined for a rain of titles after which he has been chasing since 2019.