Lyon has been included in the upcoming Ligue 1 fixtures despite being relegated to the second tier due to financial difficulties. They will open the 2025-26 season against Lens on the weekend of 16-17 August. The DNGC, which oversees financial accounts in French football, had provisionally demoted Lyon after club officials could not demonstrate significant financial improvement. Lyon's relegation is crucial for Crystal Palace, whose chances for the Europa League are jeopardized by UEFA regulations regarding co-ownership of clubs.
Lyon have been included in the Ligue 1 fixtures for next season despite being relegated to French football's second tier due to financial issues.
The opening game for Lyon in the 2025-26 season is against Lens, scheduled for the weekend of 16-17 August.
After meeting with the DNGC, club officials were unable to prove financial improvement, which kept the club's relegation intact.
Lyon's relegation could impact Crystal Palace's participation in the Europa League due to UEFA rules on multi-club ownership.
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