OL start French top flight at Toulouse under Champions League pressure | OneFootball

Between their two play-off ties with Fenerbahçe, OL begin their French top-flight campaign on Saturday at Toulouse, who beat them twice last season.

Le Progres notes that Lyon have been on the go since 29 June chasing a Champions League place through two qualifying rounds. Saturday already brings their fourth official match of the season, at the Stadium de Toulouse.

The timing is awkward for them, even if the start of the league season is a major moment for every club in France.

Lyon had hoped the authorities would postpone the trip to Toulouse in the interests of French football, but that request was not granted.

The fixture sits between the two Fenerbahçe play-off games, leaving OL to manage the load and move on.

Source: Le Progres

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