Three French clubs return to European competition this Thursday, November 5, 2026, as Lyon, Marseille, and Monaco face critical fixtures in the Europa League and Conference League.
Lyon faces Real Sociedad in post-Fonseca era
Olympique Lyonnais travels to the Basque Country to meet Real Sociedad in the Europa League, marking the team’s first match since the departure of manager Paulo Fonseca. The Portuguese coach, who joined the club in January 2025, recently vacated his position to take charge of Sporting Portugal.
Lyon currently sits third in Ligue 1 and has experienced a volatile start to their European season. After securing victories against Anderlecht and Crystal Palace, the team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Hoffenheim. Their hosts, Real Sociedad, are currently fifth in La Liga and enter the match following a 2-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao. The fixture is scheduled for 18:45 local time and will be broadcast on Canal + Foot.
Marseille seeks first European points against Leverkusen
Olympique de Marseille faces a daunting challenge in Germany as they visit Bayer Leverkusen. Marseille has struggled significantly in the Europa League thus far, remaining winless after three matches with losses to Besiktas, Olympiakos, and Sturm Graz.
Despite their European difficulties, Marseille has stabilized domestically under manager Bruno Genesio, climbing to sixth in Ligue 1 following a streak of four consecutive victories. They face a Bayer Leverkusen side currently sixth in the Bundesliga and undefeated in European play this season, having maintained a clean sheet in all three of their continental fixtures. The match is set for 21:00 local time and will be broadcast on Canal +.
Monaco targets third win in Conference League
AS Monaco enters their Conference League match against Nordsjaelland with momentum in Europe, even as their domestic form has slowed. While the club has dropped to seventh in Ligue 1 following a recent loss to Paris FC, they have secured two wins from two matches in the Conference League, defeating Sofia and Fribourg.
Their opponents, Nordsjaelland, currently sit fifth in the Danish Superliga and have opened their European campaign with two draws. The match is scheduled for 21:00 local time and will be available to viewers on Canal + Foot.
European schedule for French clubs
These matches conclude the latest round of European fixtures for French clubs. On Wednesday, the Stade Rennais completed their own European commitment with a 0-0 draw against Olympiakos.
| Match | Kick-off (Local) | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad vs. Lyon | 18:45 | Canal + Foot |
| Monaco vs. Nordsjaelland | 21:00 | Canal + Foot |
| Bayer Leverkusen vs. Marseille | 21:00 | Canal + |
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