Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon has been postponed to Monday as the French capital braces for another weekend of protests. Originally scheduled to kick off at 19:45 GMT on Sunday, the fixture at the Parc des Princes will now take place at 20:30 on Monday.
Postponement Details
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) announced the change in a statement on Friday, following a directive from French police that prohibited the match from occurring on its original date. Authorities are preparing for a significant security operation due to demonstrations planned for Saturday.
Context of Protests
Last Saturday, approximately 550,000 people participated in protests against rising fuel prices, education standards, and the cost of living, which have intensified following weeks of student demonstrations. These marches occurred in several major French cities, including Paris, and were supported by unions and student groups. However, some incidents of violence, looting, and destruction marred the events.
