The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais and AJ Auxerre is set to be the last fixture to be finalized for the upcoming season. This match will hinge on the outcome of Lyon’s UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
According to the French Football League (LFP), the date and time of the game will be confirmed on Wednesday, August 12. If Lyon secures a spot in the Champions League play-offs, the fixture against Auxerre will take place on Friday, September 4 at 19:00 CET.
On the other hand, should Lyon fall short in the third qualifying round, the match will be rescheduled for Saturday, September 5 at 20:45 CET. Regardless of the outcome, fans can catch the game live on Ligue 1+.
Earlier, Lyon had requested a postponement of their opening Ligue 1 match to better prepare for a potential Champions League playoff set for late August. However, this request was denied by the LFP, ensuring the season kicks off as planned.
