Follow live coverage as Rennes 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 Rennais FC 2 - 0 Montpellier HSC
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:36
Goal! Rennes 2, Montpellier 0. Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lorenz Assignon with a cross.
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14:34
Attempt missed. Stefan Dzodic (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Modibo Sagnan.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:36
Attempt blocked. Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Akor Adams.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:32
Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Benjamin Lecomte.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:32
Attempt saved. Albert Grønbæk (Rennes) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:30
Attempt missed. Hans Hateboer (Rennes) header from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Baptiste Santamaría.
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14:30
Foul by Azor Matusiwa (Rennes).
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14:24
Goal! Rennes 1, Montpellier 0. Ludovic Blas (Rennes) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Albert Grønbæk following a set piece situation.
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14:24
Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:22
Albert Grønbæk (Rennes) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:22
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:20
Delay in match because of an injury Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier).
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:20
Foul by Lorenz Assignon (Rennes).
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:20
Attempt missed. Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
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14:18
Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Alidu Seidu.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:16
Attempt missed. Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) left footed shot from the right side of the box.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:16
Attempt missed. Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Téji Savanier with a cross.
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14:12
Corner, Rennes. Conceded by Modibo Sagnan.
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14:10
Ludovic Blas (Rennes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:10
Alidu Seidu (Rennes) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:08
Foul by Alidu Seidu (Rennes).
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14:06
Attempt missed. Baptiste Santamaría (Rennes) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adrien Truffert.
Rennes vs Montpellier
14:00
First Half begins.
Rennes vs Montpellier
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Rennes vs Montpellier
12:00
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