Follow live coverage as Reims face Montpellier 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 de Reims 2 - 0 Montpellier HSC
Reims vs Montpellier
16:34
Téji Savanier (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:34
Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:29
Birama Touré (Montpellier) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:27
Attempt missed. Yaya Fofana (Reims) right footed shot from outside the box.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:27
Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:25
Goal! Reims 2, Montpellier 0. Keito Nakamura (Reims) right footed shot from outside the box.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:24
Attempt saved. Akor Adams (Montpellier) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:24
Attempt missed. Marshall Munetsi (Reims) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:27
Attempt missed. Aurélio Buta (Reims) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:24
Corner, Reims. Conceded by Lucas Mincarelli.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:23
Attempt blocked. Nhoa Sangui (Reims) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:21
Corner, Reims. Conceded by Stefan Dzodic.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:23
Attempt blocked. Oumar Diakité (Reims) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Junya Ito with a cross.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:19
Foul by Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier).
Reims vs Montpellier
16:17
Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Emmanuel Agbadou.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:14
Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Oumar Diakité.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:14
Attempt blocked. Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:14
Attempt blocked. Yaya Fofana (Reims) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oumar Diakité with a cross.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:09
Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:07
Goal! Reims 1, Montpellier 0. Marshall Munetsi (Reims) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Oumar Diakité with a cross.
Reims vs Montpellier
16:05
Foul by Joris Chotard (Montpellier).
Reims vs Montpellier
16:05
Foul by Birama Touré (Montpellier).
Reims vs Montpellier
16:02
Foul by Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims).
Reims vs Montpellier
16:01
First Half begins.
Reims vs Montpellier
15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Reims vs Montpellier
14:00
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