The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise (AJ Auxerre) has been scheduled to coincide with the outcome of the UEFA Champions League qualifying round.

According to league officials, the exact date of the match will be confirmed on Wednesday, August 12, pending the results of Lyon’s third qualifying round in the Champions League.

Should Olympique Lyonnais advance to the Champions League play-offs, the fixture against AJ Auxerre will take place on Friday, September 4, at 7:00 PM.

However, if Lyon fails to qualify past the third round, the match will be rescheduled to Saturday, September 5, at 8:45 PM.

Regardless of the outcome, the game will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the action.

Earlier, Olympique Lyonnais had sought to postpone their opening Ligue 1 match to better prepare for potential Champions League playoffs in late August. The request was ultimately denied by league authorities.