Follow live coverage as Rennes face Monaco 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.
Stade Rennais FC 1 - 2 AS Monaco FC
Rennes vs Monaco
20:44
Hand ball by Ludovic Blas (Rennes).
Rennes vs Monaco
20:40
Foul by Adrien Truffert (Rennes).
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20:40
Azor Matusiwa (Rennes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:38
Foul by Lamine Camara (Monaco).
Rennes vs Monaco
20:37
Foul by Hans Hateboer (Rennes).
Rennes vs Monaco
20:36
Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Wilfried Singo.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:36
Attempt blocked. Azor Matusiwa (Rennes) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ludovic Blas.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:36
Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Lamine Camara.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:36
Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Christian Mawissa.
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20:31
Offside, Monaco. Takumi Minamino is caught offside.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:26
Foul by Glen Kamara (Rennes).
Rennes vs Monaco
20:25
Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Thilo Kehrer.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:25
Attempt blocked. Albert Grønbæk (Rennes) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Glen Kamara.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:24
Goal! Rennes 1, Monaco 2. Folarin Balogun (Monaco) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eliesse Ben Seghir.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:23
Corner, Monaco. Conceded by Azor Matusiwa.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:12
Goal! Rennes 1, Monaco 1. Ludovic Blas (Rennes) left footed shot from outside the box.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:12
Foul by Hans Hateboer (Rennes).
Rennes vs Monaco
20:09
Albert Grønbæk (Rennes) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:07
Goal! Rennes 0, Monaco 1. Thilo Kehrer (Monaco) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eliesse Ben Seghir with a cross following a corner.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:06
Corner, Monaco. Conceded by Mikayil Faye.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:06
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Rennes vs Monaco
20:06
Delay in match because of an injury Lamine Camara (Monaco).
Rennes vs Monaco
20:06
Foul by Thilo Kehrer (Monaco).
Rennes vs Monaco
20:01
First Half begins.
Rennes vs Monaco
19:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Rennes vs Monaco
18:00
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