OL to host Monaco with under 72 hours’ rest after Celta Vigo tie

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·4 March 2026

OL to host Monaco with under 72 hours’ rest after Celta Vigo tie

Le Progres reports that the LFP has scheduled Ligue 1’s matchday 27, with OL to host Monaco on Sunday 22 March at 15:00, only three days after their Europa League round of 16 second leg against Celta Vigo on Thursday 19 March at 18:45.

That leaves Lyon with less than 72 hours’ recovery between two decisive fixtures. The league game will be broadcast on Ligue 1+.

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For Paulo Fonseca’s side, a Sunday afternoon slot shapes up as a physical as well as sporting challenge. The European tie will also be at Groupama Stadium.

Managing the squad will be central with recovery time tight. The Monaco meeting will close a demanding March before the international break brings two weeks of respite, then a trip to Angers in early April.

Lyon won the reverse fixture 3-1 on three January.

Source: Le Progres