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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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RC Strasbourg Alsace 1 - 1 Racing Club de Lens
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:35
Foul by Andy Diouf (Lens).
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:34
Attempt missed. Andy Diouf (Lens) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:32
Corner, Lens. Conceded by Abakar Sylla.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:31
Hand ball by Diego Moreira (Strasbourg).
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:31
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:31
Delay in match because of an injury Abakar Sylla (Strasbourg).
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:31
Foul by Andy Diouf (Lens).
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:31
Attempt blocked. Wesley Saïd (Lens) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Angelo Fulgini with a cross.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:28
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:28
Delay in match (Lens).
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:28
Andrey Santos (Strasbourg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:22
Malang Sarr (Lens) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:19
Goal! Strasbourg 1, Lens 1. Abakar Sylla (Strasbourg) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:19
Corner, Strasbourg. Conceded by Jhoanner Chávez.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:17
M'Bala Nzola (Lens) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:17
Attempt blocked. Andy Diouf (Lens) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by M'Bala Nzola.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:17
Attempt blocked. Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dilane Bakwa with a headed pass.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:17
Attempt saved. M'Bala Nzola (Lens) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Wesley Saïd with a headed pass.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:10
Facundo Medina (Lens) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:09
Foul by Ismaël Doukouré (Strasbourg).
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:08
Dilane Bakwa (Strasbourg) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:07
Goal! Strasbourg 0, Lens 1. M'Bala Nzola (Lens) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:05
Offside, Lens. M'Bala Nzola is caught offside.
Strasbourg vs Lens
16:01
First Half begins.
Strasbourg vs Lens
15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Strasbourg vs Lens
14:00
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