Ligue 1 is back, and Paris Saint-Germain sits at the center of attention as the defending champions, greeted by a wave of anticipation from French football fans. The league opens with a sense of clarity about the challengers and the potential breakout stories that could define the season. The early focus is on the duel between PSG and their fiercest rivals, with the French Super Cup serving as a ceremonial curtain-raiser before the first full round of Ligue 1 begins. A new campaign starts with a clear title target for PSG and a pack of ambitious clubs eager to upend the established order.
The Parisians arrive as reigning champions, having dominated the previous season with a comfortable margin over their closest competitors. The squad features world-class talents, including Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar, supported by a staff rich in international experience. That star power, combined with the club’s depth and tactical acumen, makes PSG a benchmark for excellence in French football. The chase to topple them is led by several teams building strong squads and strategic plans to close the gap and push for silverware across competitions.
In the last campaign, Marseille, Monaco, Rennes, and Nice finished inside the top five, signaling a competitive league where several clubs possess the ambition and resources to challenge the traditional hierarchy. Beyond the traditional heavyweights, clubs like Lyon, Olympique de Marseille, and Lille are determined to remind fans that Ligue 1 can deliver drama, drama, and more drama as races develop across the calendar. The season will be watched closely for tactical evolutions, player development, and the emergence of new stars who could shape the national team’s fortunes as well as club success.
The Neymar narrative remains a focal point in the market, with attention on how the Brazilian forward will influence PSG’s attacking dynamics, how his role might adapt under changing managerial decisions, and how his form could impact the club’s title ambitions. The broader Ligue 1 landscape will be shaped by signings, departures, injuries, and the pace of competition, all of which contribute to a season charged with excitement and uncertainty.
In TARGET we cover everything supporters need to know about the new Ligue 1 season, from fixture lists and broadcast schedules to squad changes and tactical previews. This is a season where every match can tilt the balance of power and alter title calculations in memorable ways.
WHEN DOES LIGUE 1 START?
The French championship launches on a Friday, August 5, with a clash between Lyon and Ajaccio. The opening day closes on Sunday, August 7, with Marseille facing Reims. PSG make their debut on Saturday, August 6, taking on Clermont as their first test of the campaign. The competition runs through the fall and into late spring, wrapping up in the first week of June, bringing a close to another chapter of top-tier French football.
TEAMS WILL PLAY IN THE 2022-2023 SEASON OF LIGUE 1
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