Due to the threat of major storms, the shock of the 5th day of Ligue 1 between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), originally scheduled for Sunday 21 September at the Vélodrome, was officially postponed by the Préfecture de la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. This decision, taken to ensure the safety of spectators, players and all the staff involved, was confirmed by the LFP. The deferral is in accordance with section 548 of the PSSA Regulations, which states that the game must be resumed the next day, except in the event of persistent extreme weather conditions.

The LFP formalized the news, reprogramming the game for Monday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. This reprogramming is particularly delicate given the Ballon d’Or ceremony to be held in Paris on Monday night, with the possible presence of PSG players. This unprecedented situation is a challenge for the FJA, which has never faced such a schedule. The postponement of one day is also intended to facilitate the logistics organization and to allow law enforcement to better manage security around this high-risk event, which traditionally attracts tens of thousands of supporters.

The OM-PSG match remains one of the most anticipated matches of the French football championship. L’Olympique de Marseille, led by Roberto De Zerbi, will seek to confirm its excellent start to the season against Paris Saint-Germain, which aims to continue its positive dynamic in Ligue 1. This new date gives both teams an additional lead time before they face each other, promising an even more exciting match. To bet on this Classic, a partnership with UNIBET is offered, including bonuses for new customers.