The eagerly awaited Olympique Lyonnais versus AJ Auxerre clash remains the sole fixture yet to be officially confirmed for the upcoming season. According to Ligue 1 regulations, the match’s date will hinge entirely on the outcome of Lyon’s third qualifying round in the UEFA Champions League.
Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has outlined the two potential scenarios that will determine when this encounter takes place. Should Olympique Lyonnais successfully advance past the Champions League third qualifying round, the match will be scheduled for Friday, September 4th at 19:00 CET.
Conversely, if Lyon falls short in that Champions League qualifier, the fixture against Auxerre will shift to Saturday, September 5th at 20:45 CET. Regardless of the Champions League result, fans can count on Ligue 1+ to broadcast the match live.
This scheduling uncertainty stems from Olympique Lyonnais’ request to postpone their opening Ligue 1 game to better prepare for potential Champions League play-off fixtures later that month. However, Ligue 1 authorities denied the postponement request, leaving the club to navigate this complex scheduling challenge.
