Follow live coverage as Brest face Le Havre 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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Stade Brestois 29 1 - 0 Le Havre AC
Brest vs Le Havre
16:36
Foul by Mama Baldé (Brest).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:36
Attempt missed. Issa Soumaré (Le Havre) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rassoul Ndiaye.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:36
Attempt missed. Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:36
Hand ball by Kamory Doumbia (Brest).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:31
Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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16:31
Attempt missed. Ilyes Housni (Le Havre) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Issa Soumaré.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:31
Corner, Le Havre. Conceded by Brendan Chardonnet.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:31
Attempt blocked. Gautier Lloris (Le Havre) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Issa Soumaré.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:29
Corner, Le Havre. Conceded by Mahdi Camara.
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16:29
Attempt blocked. Étienne Youté (Le Havre) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Christopher Opéri with a cross.
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16:29
VAR Decision: No card change Abdoulaye Ndiaye (Brest).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:29
Abdoulaye Ndiaye (Brest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:29
Foul by Abdoulaye Ndiaye (Brest).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:29
Foul by Kamory Doumbia (Brest).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:28
Attempt blocked. Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Arouna Sangante.
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16:24
Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:19
Foul by Issa Soumaré (Le Havre).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:19
Massadio Haïdara (Brest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:19
Foul by Massadio Haïdara (Brest).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:17
Attempt blocked. Étienne Youté (Le Havre) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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16:17
Issa Soumaré (Le Havre) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:15
Foul by Brendan Chardonnet (Brest).
Brest vs Le Havre
16:15
Issa Soumaré (Le Havre) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:15
Mama Baldé (Brest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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16:13
Goal! Brest 1, Le Havre 0. Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mama Baldé with a cross.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:11
Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:10
Corner, Brest. Conceded by Étienne Youté.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:08
Offside, Brest. Ludovic Ajorque is caught offside.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:07
Offside, Le Havre. Arouna Sangante is caught offside.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:05
Corner, Le Havre. Conceded by Kenny Lala.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:04
Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brest vs Le Havre
16:01
First Half begins.
Brest vs Le Havre
15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Brest vs Le Havre
14:00
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