Olympique Lyonnais will not receive any special treatment as they embark on their European campaign. To secure a spot in the prestigious Champions League, OL must first navigate a challenging third preliminary round in early August, with the potential for crucial play-off matches to follow approximately two weeks later.
These pivotal play-off fixtures are scheduled just days before the commencement of the Ligue 1 championship, where the Lyon squad is set to face Toulouse in their opening fixture. In response to this congested calendar, the club’s management officially approached the LFP via written correspondence, seeking a postponement for their inaugural Ligue 1 matchday. Lyon emphasized “the paramount interest of French football” when presenting their case for the schedule adjustment.
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However, the LFP delivered a negative response, firmly declining to reschedule any Ligue 1 matches right at the season’s outset. Consequently, Olympique Lyonnais will need to manage this demanding fixture list should they successfully advance to the play-off rounds.