A general view of the Stade Francis-Le Blé (AFP via Getty Images)
Follow live coverage as Brest face Toulouse 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.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Stade Brestois 29 1 – 0 Toulouse FC
Brest vs Toulouse
16:25
Foul by Ibrahim Salah (Brest).
Brest vs Toulouse
16:24
Attempt saved. Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Yann Gboho.
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16:21
Goal! Brest 1, Toulouse 0. Mama Baldé (Brest) left footed shot from outside the box.
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16:20
Cristian Cásseres (Toulouse) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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16:20
Jonas Martin (Brest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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16:16
Foul by Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest).
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16:16
Attempt saved. Ibrahim Salah (Brest) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonas Martin.
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16:16
Massadio Haïdara (Brest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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16:13
Attempt blocked. Ibrahim Salah (Brest) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mama Baldé.
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16:10
Yann Gboho (Toulouse) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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16:06
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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16:06
Delay in match because of an injury Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest).
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16:06
Foul by Ümit Akdag (Toulouse).
Brest vs Toulouse
16:05
Attempt missed. Yann Gboho (Toulouse) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Vincent Sierro following a corner.
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16:04
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brest vs Toulouse
16:03
Delay in match (Toulouse).
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16:02
Corner, Toulouse. Conceded by Abdoulaye Ndiaye.
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16:02
Attempt blocked. Kamory Doumbia (Brest) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mama Baldé.
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16:01
First Half begins.
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15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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14:00
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