Follow live coverage as Lille face Strasbourg 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.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Lille OSC 1 - 0 RC Strasbourg Alsace
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:16
Attempt missed. Edon Zhegrova (Lille) left footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Angel Gomes.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:13
Foul by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille).
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:10
Foul by Benjamin André (Lille).
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:09
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:09
Saïdou Sow (Strasbourg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:09
Delay in match because of an injury Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille).
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:09
Rémy Cabella (Lille) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:06
Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:05
Corner, Strasbourg. Conceded by Aïssa Mandi.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:05
Attempt blocked. Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:02
Offside, Lille. Edon Zhegrova is caught offside.
Lille vs Strasbourg
16:01
First Half begins.
Lille vs Strasbourg
15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Lille vs Strasbourg
14:00
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