Overview

• Local authorities placed Bouches‑du‑Rhône on orange alert and the prefect cited heavy rain, flooding risk and urban runoff in postponing Sunday’s match.
• The LFP rescheduled Le Classique for Monday, Sept. 22 at 20:00 local time at the Stade Vélodrome, in line with regulations that weather‑postponed games are played the next day.
• The new kickoff directly overlaps the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, limiting attendance for PSG nominees at the awards.
• Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué were left out of PSG’s squad due to injury, while several nominated teammates are set to feature in Marseille.
• French outlets reported heated discussions between the clubs and organizers over timing, as officials defended the safety‑driven decision.