Ligue 1 Clubs Gear Up for 2025-2026 Season with Friendly Matches
Ligue 1 clubs ramp up pre-season with recent and upcoming friendly matches ahead of the 2025-2026 season.
Key Points
- • Ligue 1 pre-season matches ongoing ahead of the August 15 start date
- • Recent results include Lens 2-2 Boulogne-sur-Mer and Lille 2-0 La Gantoise U23
- • Upcoming notable fixtures include Lyon vs. Bayern Munich and Marseille vs. Sevilla FC
- • PSG currently in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea.
As French Ligue 1 clubs continue their pre-season preparations for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, several teams have recently engaged in friendly matches, while others have exciting fixtures on the horizon. The official season is set to kick off on August 15, and various teams are using these friendlies to refine their strategies and test their squads.
Highlights from recent matches include Lens drawing 2-2 with Boulogne-sur-Mer and Lille securing a solid 2-0 victory over La Gantoise U23. Stade Rennais finished their encounter with Stade Briochin at 1-1, while AS Monaco came out on top against Cercle Bruges with a 1-0 win. OGC Nice made a mark as well, triumphing 2-1 against Cercle Bruges, featuring a standout performance from Badredine Bouanani who scored both goals for Nice.
Looking ahead, notable friendlies are scheduled from July 18 to July 30, including exciting matchups such as Lyon taking on Bayern Munich and Marseille facing Sevilla FC. These matches are anticipated to be crucial for teams as they build their roster and work on tactical cohesion before the competitive season begins.