Head coach of Lyon Bruno Geszio commented on the results of the draw of the Europa League.
Lyon will play in the same group as Man City, Miner and Hoffenheim.
"Man City is the band's favorite. And Lyon, Shakhtar and Hoffenheim are close enough in level, "Gesio told the club's official website.
"Weavers" will play a match against Shakhtar at empty stands.
"Shakhtar has experience of appearances in European competition. A game without fans is in any case bad. I hope we can count on our fans in the following matches ".
Lyon and Shakhtar will play in the second round of the Champions League on October 2. The return match they will play in the sixth round in Kharkov.