Follow live coverage as Saint-Étienne face Le Havre 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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AS Saint-Étienne 0 - 0 Le Havre AC
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
21:07
Foul by Ben Old (Saint-Etienne).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
21:07
Attempt missed. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Loïc Nego.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
21:06
Attempt blocked. Mathieu Cafaro (Saint-Etienne) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
21:04
Second Half begins Saint-Etienne 0, Le Havre 0.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
21:04
Substitution, Saint-Etienne. Dennis Appiah replaces Marwann N'Zuzi.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:47
First Half ends, Saint-Etienne 0, Le Havre 0.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:47
Attempt saved. Marwann N'Zuzi (Saint-Etienne) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:47
Yunis Abdelhamid (Saint-Etienne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:47
Attempt missed. Loïc Nego (Le Havre) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Étienne Youté.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:45
Foul by Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:45
Yvann Maçon (Saint-Etienne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:43
Josué Casimir (Le Havre) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:43
Yunis Abdelhamid (Saint-Etienne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:43
Arouna Sangante (Le Havre) is shown the yellow card.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:43
Mathieu Cafaro (Saint-Etienne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:43
Arouna Sangante (Le Havre) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:37
Attempt saved. Mathieu Cafaro (Saint-Etienne) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marwann N'Zuzi with a cross.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:36
Attempt missed. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Yanis Zouaoui with a cross following a set piece situation.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:34
Marwann N'Zuzi (Saint-Etienne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:34
Foul by Marwann N'Zuzi (Saint-Etienne).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:34
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:34
Delay in match because of an injury Josué Casimir (Le Havre).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:31
Foul by Dylan Batubinsika (Saint-Etienne).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:30
Hand ball by Loïc Nego (Le Havre).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:29
Mathieu Cafaro (Saint-Etienne) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Yvann Maçon following a set piece situation.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:29
Mathieu Cafaro (Saint-Etienne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:29
Foul by Yvann Maçon (Saint-Etienne).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:26
Attempt missed. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) header from very close range following a set piece situation.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:24
Foul by Mathieu Cafaro (Saint-Etienne).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:20
Attempt missed. Yassine Kechta (Le Havre) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:20
Corner, Le Havre. Conceded by Gautier Larsonneur.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:20
Attempt saved. Yassine Kechta (Le Havre) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:20
Attempt blocked. Antoine Joujou (Le Havre) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:17
Attempt blocked. Antoine Joujou (Le Havre) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yanis Zouaoui.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:13
Offside, Le Havre. Yanis Zouaoui is caught offside.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:12
Offside, Saint-Etienne. Ibrahim Sissoko is caught offside.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:11
Ben Old (Saint-Etienne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:09
Corner, Le Havre. Conceded by Yunis Abdelhamid.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:08
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:08
Delay in match (Saint-Etienne).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:07
Ben Old (Saint-Etienne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:04
Yvann Maçon (Saint-Etienne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:05
Foul by Loïc Nego (Le Havre).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:01
Foul by Ibrahim Sissoko (Saint-Etienne).
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
20:01
First Half begins.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
19:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Saint-Étienne vs Le Havre
18:00
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