As the year comes to a close, we look ahead at the next season in football, with two major leagues set to begin their new seasons in less than a month.
Ligue 1 is the top tier of French football, featuring some of the best players in the country, while Serie A is one of Europe's premier leagues, featuring some of the most talented teams in the world.
Here’s what you need to know about each league before it starts:
Ligue 1:
The Ligue 1 season will start on March 18th, with a 4-game schedule that includes matches against Bordeaux, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Nice, and Marseille.
On April 2nd, there will be a home-and-away fixture against Monaco, which could potentially decide the champions of this season.
On May 7th, the match against Lens is scheduled for a 90-minute delay due to a technical issue.
On June 2nd, there will be a home-and-away fixture against Lyon, which could potentially decide the runners-up of this season.
Overall, the Ligue 1 schedule looks like this:
April 2 - 90 minutes delay due to technical issue
May 7 - Home-and-away match against Monaco
June 2 - Home-and-away match against Lyon
Serie A:
The Serie A season will kick off on September 1st, with a 4-game schedule that includes matches against Inter Milan, AC Milan, Napoli, and Juventus.
On October 1st, there will be a home-and-away fixture against Udinese, which could potentially decide the runner-ups of this season.
On November 7th, there will be a home-and-away fixture against Palermo, which could potentially decide the winners of this season.
Overall, the Serie A schedule looks like this:
September 1 - 4 fixtures
October 1 - 4 fixtures
November 7 - 4 fixtures
In conclusion, both Ligue 1 and Serie A have exciting schedules that offer plenty of action and excitement. Fans can expect to see some of the best players in France and Italy, as well as some of the biggest names in European football. Whether you're a fan of either league or looking to get your hands on some good football, these schedules should provide enough excitement to keep you engaged throughout the season.