Olympique Lyonnais, still involved in the quarter-finals of the Europa League (against West Ham), asked the Professional Football League to review the programming for the 31st day of Ligue 1, located between the first leg and the return of his double European confrontation, in order to be in the best possible condition for this crucial meeting in his season. Les Gones won their case, as explained in the press release published by the LFP.
“At the request of Olympique Lyonnais, in accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors of the LFP to allow French clubs involved in European Cups to be put in the best possible position to perform in these competitions and in agreement with Amazon, the programming of the 31st day of Ligue 1 Uber Eats has been exceptionally arranged. Initially scheduled for Sunday April 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., the RC Strasbourg Alsace – Olympique Lyonnais match is postponed to the same day at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on Prime Video. As a result, the kick-off of the Olympique de Marseille – Montpellier Hérault SC match will be postponed to 9:00 p.m. In addition, initially scheduled for Sunday at 3:00 p.m., the Girondins de Bordeaux – FC Metz match is brought forward to 1:00 p.m. on Prime Video., can we read. Good news for OL.