Ligue 1, France’s premier football league, is set to return for another thrilling season as it welcomes back fans after the summer break. Over the years, the league has got more and more competitive with the introduction of new teams and players to the system. From established teams such as PSG and Lyon, to emerging clubs such as Stade Brest as well as many more, this season promises to be another season filled with fierce competition and memorable moments. Beside competition for the title, there is also the prospect of witnessing rising stars make their mark on the global stage. This league has produced some of the world’s best footballing talent. Benzema, Hazard, and current talk of the town, Kylian Mbappé, all these football icons made their names known in Ligue 1. In honour of the upcoming season ahead, join TicketKosta as we delve into just what exactly makes the 2024/2025 Ligue 1 season so exciting.

In typical tournament fashion, not all teams finish the season as permanent residents of Ligue 1. The fates of Lorient, and Clermont foot were sealed at the end of the 2023/2024 season where they finished in 17th and 18th place. Taking their place are Auxerre and Angers, who finished 1st and 2nd at the top of Ligue 2. This monumental achievement celebrates the teams’ determination and desire to compete in the upper echelons of French football. Metz, who finished 16th, were given an opportunity to fight for their place in the play-offs against Saint-Étienne, who finished 3rd in Ligue 2. However, their position in the relegated camp was confirmed on June 2nd where Saint-Étienne beat Metz 4-3 on aggregate. Auxerre and Angers return to Ligue 1 after only 1 season in the second division, determined to make their more recent return a permanent one. Saint-Étienne are back after a 2 season absence. All three of these teams are no strangers to Ligue 1,each bringing their own rich history and determined fan bases that will influence their quest for success in the top flight as well as the success of others as the competitive dynamic shifts to mould around these new arrivals.

One of the most exciting transfers of the summer has occurred out of Ligue 1. Kylian Mbappé is departing PSG for Real Madrid on a free transfer, capturing global attention. The Frenchman, known for his speed as well as finishing ability, has signed a contract with Real Madrid valued at 45 million Euros a year. This marks the end of an era for PSG with Mbappé being part of their squad since 2017, he has been Ligue 1 player of the year 5 times as well as top scorer for 6 seasons. With so many honours, he will no doubt be leaving a significant gap in PSG’s squad. The Parisian club will now need to effectively strategize in order to make sure they aren't lacking attacking power for the upcoming season. Not doing so could prove costly as following the past few seasons the league has grown more competitive with each team now being more capable of clenching the title from PSG. Hopefully, through the signing of new players and the utilisation of their current squad, the issue will resolve itself.

PSG triumphed last season winning the league by 9 points away from second place Monaco thus claiming their 12th League title. Over these past few years, PSG has been seen as an unstoppable force domestically, winning their 3rd consecutive league title, as well as the club’s 15th Coupe de France title. They also showcased their skill on the European level, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League before getting knocked out to Borussia Dortmund. With all these achievements, PSG are motivated to push for the title once more and will be a tough opponent for any club choosing to oppose them. Bookmakers seem to agree with this, giving them odds of ⅓ to win their 13th title. However, this task won't be easy as they face much opposition to this goal. Monaco are a club in recent good form and Marseille are seen as favourites in clenching the title from PSG, given odds of 10/1 and 14/1. Lyon are also potential candidates for the role, eager to take revenge on PSG after losing to them in the Coupe de France final. They are given odds of 20/1 by bookmakers. Whilst these odds may seem to put PSG leagues ahead of the other teams, it is important to remember that these are just predictions and not set in stone. Moreover, with the arrival of new teams as well as recent transfers, the landscape of Ligue 1 is constantly evolving, potentially levelling the playing field and setting the stage for unexpected twists and turns throughout the season.

Get the opportunity to witness some top-tier managerial talent in Ligue 1. PSG’s Luis Enrique is known for his stints at Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Nice’s Frank Haise has been praised for his tactical acumen and his ability to develop young talent. Marseille’s Roberto De Zerbi is recognised for his attacking style of play and will be keen to prove himself at marseilles. Len’s Will Still is renowned for being only 31 years old and is already showing great promise, helping Lens finish 7th last season. All of these managers and many more are available to watch. With each having their own tactics to bring to the table, no game is the same. Expect unpredictable moments and non-stop action from the French Ligue 1. Purchase your tickets with TicketKosta through our secure online booking system and don't miss out on everything Ligue 1 has to offer!