Paris St-Germain's highly anticipated Ligue 1 match against Lyon has been rescheduled to Monday at 20:30 GMT, moving back from its original slot on Sunday due to security concerns amid ongoing protests in the French capital. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) confirmed the change in a statement on Friday, following a directive from French police.

Authorities are gearing up for significant demonstrations planned for Saturday, which are expected to draw large crowds, similar to the 550,000 participants in last week's protests. These rallies have been fueled by rising fuel prices, educational issues, and the escalating cost of living, with some events turning violent, leading to looting and destruction.

The situation is further complicated by a major NFL match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France on Sunday, necessitating a substantial police presence.

This rescheduling has already impacted other fixtures, including Toulouse's home game against Troyes, which was also moved at the request of authorities.

As it stands, Lyon leads the Ligue 1 table with 14 points, while reigning champions PSG sit in second place after seven matches. Notably, the match on Monday coincides with the prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, where injured PSG stars Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the nominees.