Follow live coverage as Saint-Étienne face Lille 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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Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Match ends, Saint-Etienne 1, Lille 0.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Second Half ends, Saint-Etienne 1, Lille 0.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Corner, Lille. Conceded by Yunis Abdelhamid.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Alexsandro Ribeiro (Lille) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Foul by Mitchel Bakker (Lille).
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Zuriko Davitashvili (Saint-Etienne) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Attempt missed. Mitchel Bakker (Lille) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Saint-Étienne vs Lille
Delay in match because of an injury Gautier Larsonneur (Saint-Etienne).
