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PSG faces Lens with Lucas Digne set for debut in Ligue 1 opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

PSG faces Lens with Lucas Digne set for debut in Ligue 1 opener
Summary

Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to face RC Lens in the Ligue 1 season opener tonight. Following their recent victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, PSG will see Lucas Digne debut amid a lineup change, as Nuno Mendes is set to miss out due to a knock. Digne, a new signing, is expected to take Mendes' place. Ferran Torres, another new addition, has been rested and will not feature in the matchday squad. PSG aims to build on its recent success with a strong performance against the Coupe de France winners.

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By the Numbers
  • •PSG battles Lens in Ligue 1 season opener tonight.
  • •Lucas Digne likely to debut after Nuno Mendes' injury.
  • •Ferran Torres is rested and not included in the squad.
  • •PSG recently won the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa.
  • •Match showcases PSG's new signings and strategies.
Latest Updates
  • 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lens predicted XI v PSG: Maik Nawrocki and Michaël Cuisance set for debuts in Trophée des Champions
  • 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — PSG predicted XI v Lens: Lucas Digne to debut against Coupe de France winners
What they're saying
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Coupe de France winners RC Lens are set to take on Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in the French curtain-raiser tonight. It’s been all change for Les Sang et Or since they ran PSG close in the...

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Tonight, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are set to take on Coupe de France winners RC Lens in the French curtain-raiser. Luis Enrique’s PSG have already collected one trophy this week, beatin...

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