Ligue 1 Matchday 5: A packed weekend culminating in the OM-PSG Classique
2025-09-18 · Ligue 1
The 5th round of Ligue 1 promises to be intense, featuring historic derbies and the highly anticipated clash between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain at the Vélodrome. Paris FC, newly promoted to Ligue 1, reshuffles its management ahead of a busy schedule, while DAZN + Ligue 1+ subscription offers make it easier to follow the matches.
The 5th matchday of Ligue 1 McDonald’s, scheduled from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21, 2025, promises high-stakes drama with several key fixtures, including the long-awaited Classique between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain. This showdown will take place Sunday at 8:45 PM at the Stade Vélodrome, broadcast exclusively on Ligue 1+.
The weekend kicks off Friday with a match between Lyon and Angers at 8:45 PM on Ligue 1+. On Saturday, regional football fans will be treated to three historically charged encounters: the Breton derby between Nantes and Rennes (5:00 PM on beIN SPORTS), Brest vs. Nice at 7:00 PM, and the Nord derby pitting Lens against Lille at 9:05 PM, both on Ligue 1+.
Sunday offers a true football marathon. Starting at 3:00 PM, Paris FC will host RC Strasbourg, followed at 5:15 PM by a trio of matches: Le Havre vs. Lorient, Auxerre vs. Toulouse, and Monaco vs. Metz, all on Ligue 1+. The evening will peak with the Classique OM-PSG, an event eagerly awaited across France.
Fans looking to follow the entire league—and more—can take advantage of a promotional offer from DAZN + Ligue 1+. Until September 22, 2025, the subscription is available at €9.99/month for the first three months, then €16.99/month for nine months. This package includes not only Ligue 1 but also the Italian Serie A, Dutch Eredivisie, Belgian Jupiler Pro League, and the Roshn Saudi League (featuring stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema), as well as other sports such as Betclic Élite basketball and PFL MMA.
For those focusing solely on French football, a standalone Ligue 1+ subscription is available at €14.99/month, granting access to all league matches and shows, with the option to stream on two screens simultaneously.
Meanwhile, Paris FC, one of the protagonists of this 5th matchday, has announced a major leadership change. Jean-Marc Gallot, a former executive at Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin and a key figure in LVMH, will officially take over as General Manager on October 1, succeeding Alexis de Sèze. Club president Pierre Ferracci expressed his enthusiasm: «It is with great pleasure and immense pride that I welcome these new profiles to the club. I hope they will quickly lead us to new horizons, and their experience and energy will greatly benefit Paris FC, given the many ongoing projects.» Major shareholder Antoine Arnault expects Gallot to «bring his dynamism and ambition to this exciting project, which is still in its early stages.»
This 5th matchday will thus be marked not only by historic and fiercely competitive clashes but also by significant developments within the clubs. With a packed schedule and attractive subscription offers, Ligue 1 enthusiasts have every reason to be excited ahead of this emotion-filled weekend.