The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise (AJ Auxerre) remains the sole fixture awaiting confirmation for the upcoming season.
The French Professional Football League (LFP) has outlined the scheduling criteria: the match’s date and time will be finalized on Wednesday, August 12, contingent on Olympique Lyonnais’ performance in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
Two possible scenarios for the OL vs AJ Auxerre showdown
If Olympique Lyonnais secures a spot in the Champions League playoffs, the match against AJ Auxerre will kick off on Friday, September 4, at 7:00 PM.
Conversely, should Olympique Lyonnais be eliminated in the third qualifying round, the fixture is set for Saturday, September 5, at 8:45 PM.
Regardless of the outcome, all eyes will be on Ligue 1+ for the broadcast.
Lyon’s initial match postponed for Champions League preparation
Olympique Lyonnais had sought to delay their opening Ligue 1 encounter to better prepare for a potential Champions League playoff clash later in August. However, the LFP denied the request, ensuring the match proceeds as scheduled.