Except for the Paris Saint-Germain FC who frequently had big trade in transfer market, the first round Ligue 1 is going to welcome the former Euro runner-up Reims. This is their first top League game since 1979.

Reims realized 33 years dream finally by 2-0 defeating Amiens SC on May 12, successfully promoting into the French Ligue 1.

"It feels like the elder brother is back," Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas said while fixtures publishing, "With Lyon, St-Étienne, Marseille and Paris, the circle of mythical French sides is almost complete." As for the four powerful French clubs who had ever played in European major competitions, only left AS Monaco FC and FC Nantes are not back.

The exciting season last year, Reims fans have become the most firm backing for the club. But this team that managed by president and local businessman Jean-Pierre Caillot haven't been dizzy with achievement last season. They have clear mission this season that is to retain a seat in the top French League.

"The season will be tough and we'll do everything to make it pulsating." Coach Hubert Fournier said with caution for that he hasn't coaching in such a high level League previously. The best scorer Cédric Fauré of Ligue 2 last season left because of contracts expiration and it adds some difficulties to Hubert Fournier's job. But Reims signed with Kamel Ghilas. This striker was loan from Hull City AFC and then scored 14 goals for Reims promotion.

There is no doubt that they will face much severer test, and they are going to meet the Olympique de Marseille who won nine-time titles in the opening game at Stade Auguste Delaune on Sunday.