Follow live coverage as Nantes face Reims 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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FC Nantes 1 - 0 Stade de Reims
Nantes vs Reims
16:30
Goal! Nantes 1, Reims 0. Douglas Augusto (Nantes) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Moses Simon.
Nantes vs Reims
16:28
Attempt missed. Johann Lepenant (Nantes) right footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
Nantes vs Reims
16:26
Corner, Nantes. Conceded by Yehvann Diouf.
Nantes vs Reims
16:26
Attempt saved. Matthis Abline (Nantes) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved.
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16:22
Foul by Teddy Teuma (Reims).
Nantes vs Reims
16:22
Foul by Johann Lepenant (Nantes).
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16:18
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Nantes vs Reims
16:18
Delay in match (Nantes).
Nantes vs Reims
16:18
Attempt blocked. Matthis Abline (Nantes) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Moses Simon with a cross.
Nantes vs Reims
16:16
Corner, Nantes. Conceded by Emmanuel Agbadou.
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16:14
Nicolas Pallois (Nantes) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Nantes vs Reims
16:14
Foul by Nicolas Pallois (Nantes).
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16:12
Foul by Kelvin Amian (Nantes).
Nantes vs Reims
16:08
Attempt missed. Matthis Abline (Nantes) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Moses Simon with a cross following a corner.
Nantes vs Reims
16:08
Corner, Nantes. Conceded by Emmanuel Agbadou.
Nantes vs Reims
16:04
Attempt missed. Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Junya Ito.
Nantes vs Reims
16:02
Marshall Munetsi (Reims) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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16:02
First Half begins.
Nantes vs Reims
15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Nantes vs Reims
14:00
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