Follow live coverage as Monaco 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.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
AS Monaco FC 0 - 0 Racing Club de Lens
Monaco vs Lens
14:24
Offside, Monaco. Maghnes Akliouche is caught offside.
Monaco vs Lens
14:24
Foul by Jordan Teze (Monaco).
Monaco vs Lens
14:22
Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Monaco vs Lens
14:20
Attempt saved. Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Takumi Minamino.
Monaco vs Lens
14:20
Denis Zakaria (Monaco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Monaco vs Lens
14:20
Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Monaco vs Lens
14:18
Philipp Köhn (Monaco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Monaco vs Lens
14:18
Corner, Lens. Conceded by Christian Mawissa.
Monaco vs Lens
14:18
Anass Zaroury (Lens) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Monaco vs Lens
14:16
Foul by Wilfried Singo (Monaco).
Monaco vs Lens
14:14
Foul by Jordan Teze (Monaco).
Monaco vs Lens
14:12
Attempt missed. Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
Monaco vs Lens
14:12
Jonathan Gradit (Lens) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Monaco vs Lens
14:12
Folarin Balogun (Monaco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Monaco vs Lens
14:10
Attempt missed. Takumi Minamino (Monaco) right footed shot from outside the box.
Monaco vs Lens
14:08
Attempt missed. Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Denis Zakaria.
Monaco vs Lens
14:06
Attempt saved. Florian Sotoca (Lens) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Anass Zaroury.
Monaco vs Lens
14:06
Corner, Lens. Conceded by Wilfried Singo.
Monaco vs Lens
14:06
Corner, Lens. Conceded by Denis Zakaria.
Monaco vs Lens
14:04
Corner, Lens. Conceded by Denis Zakaria.
Monaco vs Lens
14:04
Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Monaco vs Lens
14:04
First Half begins.
Monaco vs Lens
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Monaco vs Lens
12:00
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