Follow live coverage as Angers SCO face Lens in Ligue 1 today.
While PSG have dominated domestically in France’s top flight over the past few years, they have yet to replicate their success on the European stage and this year must face that challenge without Kylian Mbappe, who left for Real Madrid.
It’s not all about the free-spending Qatari-owned team though, with Ligue 1 recognised as being one of the best leagues for developing young talent. The likes of Monaco, Lille and Lyon are all building exciting squads in different ways, while Brest surprised many by finishing third last term to claim a Champions League spot. Auxerre are among the promoted teams, while Marseille will be looking for improvement after a difficult campaign last time out.
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Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest 0 - 1 Racing Club de Lens
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:27
Offside, Angers. Jean-Eudes Aholou is caught offside.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:27
Corner, Lens. Conceded by Jacques Ekomié.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:27
Substitution, Lens. Deiver Machado replaces Jhoanner Chávez.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:27
Substitution, Lens. David Pereira da Costa replaces Angelo Fulgini.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:20
Foul by Jonathan Gradit (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:20
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:20
Delay in match (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:19
Jordan Lefort (Angers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:19
Florian Sotoca (Lens) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:19
Foul by Wesley Saïd (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:15
Foul by Wesley Saïd (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:13
Corner, Angers. Conceded by Kevin Danso.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:15
Attempt blocked. Sidiki Chérif (Angers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:11
Angelo Fulgini (Lens) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:10
Attempt missed. Facundo Medina (Lens) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Wesley Saïd.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:07
Nampalys Mendy (Lens) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:07
Offside, Angers. Sidiki Chérif is caught offside.
Angers SCO vs Lens
17:05
Second Half begins Angers 0, Lens 1.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:49
First Half ends, Angers 0, Lens 1.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:49
Foul by Facundo Medina (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:48
Hand ball by Yassin Belkhdim (Angers).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:46
Nampalys Mendy (Lens) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:45
Corner, Angers. Conceded by Adrien Thomasson.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:45
Wesley Saïd (Lens) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:44
Florian Sotoca (Lens) hits the woodwork with a header from the centre of the box.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:43
Angelo Fulgini (Lens) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:40
Foul by Florian Sotoca (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:40
Foul by Adrien Thomasson (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:39
Foul by Adrien Thomasson (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:38
Nampalys Mendy (Lens) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:37
Hand ball by Yassin Belkhdim (Angers).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:34
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:34
Delay in match because of an injury Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:30
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:30
Delay in match because of an injury Adrien Thomasson (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:30
Goal! Angers 0, Lens 1. Wesley Saïd (Lens) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ruben Aguilar.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:30
Florian Sotoca (Lens) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:30
Attempt missed. Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pierrick Capelle with a cross following a corner.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:28
Corner, Angers. Conceded by Brice Samba.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:28
Attempt saved. Yassin Belkhdim (Angers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Sidiki Chérif with a cross.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:26
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:26
Delay in match because of an injury Wesley Saïd (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:26
Attempt saved. Wesley Saïd (Lens) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adrien Thomasson with a cross.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:25
Foul by Jonathan Gradit (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:25
Offside, Lens. Wesley Saïd is caught offside.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:23
Corner, Angers. Conceded by Jhoanner Chávez.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:21
Corner, Angers. Conceded by Ruben Aguilar.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:18
Offside, Angers. Sidiki Chérif is caught offside.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:13
Foul by Jonathan Gradit (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:13
Jacques Ekomié (Angers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:13
Corner, Angers. Conceded by Angelo Fulgini.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:11
Hand ball by Angelo Fulgini (Lens).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:11
Offside, Lens. Ruben Aguilar is caught offside.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:09
Ruben Aguilar (Lens) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:05
Offside, Lens. Florian Sotoca is caught offside.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:05
Attempt saved. Facundo Medina (Lens) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wesley Saïd.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:03
Angelo Fulgini (Lens) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:03
Foul by Jordan Lefort (Angers).
Angers SCO vs Lens
16:01
First Half begins.
Angers SCO vs Lens
15:37
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Angers SCO vs Lens
14:00
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