Paris FC: promotion, drama and the big derby against PSG!

Paris FC: promotion, drama and the big derby against PSG!

A big year for Paris FC: At the end of last season, the club finally achieved promotion to Ligue 1. This is a significant milestone as it is the first season in 46 years that Paris FC has played in the top French league. As Lead Pakistan reports, the club was recently taken over by the influential Arnault family, which is behind the luxury group LVMH.

Paris FC has its home game at the Stade Jean-Bouin, a 20,000-seat stadium also used by the Stade Francais rugby team. This stadium is in close proximity to the Parc des Princes, home of Paris Saint-Germain, which already operates a club shop at Jean-Bouin. This situation promises some exciting encounters.

A new challenger in Ligue 1

The club spent money during the transfer period, but no very well-known players were signed. Among the most interesting signings are Brazilian defender Otavio, who arrived from Porto, and Nigerian winger Moses Simon from Nantes. Particularly noteworthy is the Algerian Ilan Kebbal, who has already contributed five goals and four assists this season, although the team has only achieved three wins in its first ten games and is currently two points above the relegation zone.

Looking back at the last game, a memorable 3-3 draw against Lyon after the team was 3-0 down in the first half made the fans sit up and take notice. Coach Stephane Gilli saw the game as an important lesson and emphasized that staying in the league was the main goal. Captain Maxime Lopez expressed optimism that they could make progress and the season could go well. The next game against Monaco is on Saturday, another test for the team.

Important matches in Ligue 1

A look at the future encounters shows the tension that awaits the fans. A particularly anticipated duel will be the first city derby against Paris Saint-Germain on January 4, 2026. This encounter will certainly be an emotional highlight for the fans. The second meeting is planned for May 16, 2026.

• Erstes Le Classique: 21. September 2025 zwischen PSG und Marseille
• Erstes Stadtderby: 4. Januar 2026 gegen PSG
• Zweites Stadtderby: 16. Mai 2026 gegen PSG

Paris FC is aware that these encounters are of great importance not only sportingly but also economically. A clash with one of the big names in French football could help establish the club even further in Ligue 1.

The next few months promise a lot of excitement and exciting football. So it remains to be seen how Paris FC will perform in this new challenge and whether they can achieve their goal of staying in the league. With this new era under the Arnault family and the support of fans and sponsors, the path could well be in order.