Paris Saint-Germain begins Ligue 1 season with two consecutive draws

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain begins Ligue 1 season with two consecutive draws
Summary

Paris Saint-Germain sits in 11th place in Ligue 1 after drawing 2-2 with both Stade Rennais and Lille OSC. In both matches, head coach Luis Enrique made halftime substitutions to alter the team's momentum following early deficits. The club underwent significant roster turnover this summer, parting ways with players including Gonçalo Ramos, Kang-in Lee, and Randal Kolo Muani while adding Maghnes Akliouche, Mika Godts, Ferran Torres, and Lucas Digne. Luis Enrique indicated that the increased internal competition for starting spots is intended to prevent complacency after the team's recent UEFA Champions League titles. Meanwhile, AS Monaco holds the top spot in the league table following a 2-0 victory over Olympique de Marseille.

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  • Paris Saint-Germain remains winless in Ligue 1 after two opening draws.
  • AS Monaco currently leads the league table after defeating Olympique de Marseille 2-0.
  • Luis Enrique used halftime substitutions to address performance issues in both matches.
  • The club signed Maghnes Akliouche, Mika Godts, Ferran Torres, and Lucas Digne this summer.
  • Olympique de Marseille faces personnel challenges following a wave of recent player injuries.
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It’s not often that you have to look at the bottom half of the table to find Paris Saint-Germain, but after a winless start to the season, that’s exactly where you’ll find the back-to-back UEFA ...

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