PSG to launch Ligue 1 title defence at home against Lorient

PSG to launch Ligue 1 title defence at home against Lorient

Paris Saint-Germain will host FC Lorient for Ligue 1’s opening day, the league have announced. This Thursday afternoon, Ligue 1 have revealed the calendar for a season that will only be 34 matchdays long due to the fact the French top flight was reduced to 18 clubs.

The 2023-2024 Ligue 1 season is set to start on Saturday, August 12th. Meanwhile, second-placed Lens will travel to Brittany and face Stade Brestois. Marseille will launch the Marcelino era at their vibrant Vélodrome home against Will Still’s Reims.

After hosting Les Merlus, PSG will travel to Coupe de France winners Toulouse and host runners-up RC Lens for a tasty matchday three clash. Les Parisiens will then travel to Lyon and host INEOS-owned OGC Nice. Previously, Ligue 1 and broadcasters Amazon Prime Video Sport revealed the dates for the highly-anticipated Classiques between PSG and their arch-rivals Marseille. Les Parisiens will host Les Phocéens on matchday six, on Sunday, September 24th. The return leg in Marseille is scheduled on Sunday March 31st. The season will conclude on 18th May 2024. 

GFFN | Bastien Cheval

 



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