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Follow live coverage as Monaco face Montpellier 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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AS Monaco FC 1 – 1 Montpellier HSC
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:26
Offside, Montpellier. Tanguy Coulibaly is caught offside.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:26
Foul by Mohammed Salisu (Monaco).
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:26
Offside, Monaco. Maghnes Akliouche is caught offside.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:24
Attempt missed. Mohammed Salisu (Monaco) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:24
Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:21
Attempt missed. Folarin Balogun (Monaco) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Aleksandr Golovin with a through ball.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:20
Foul by Breel Embolo (Monaco).
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:20
Attempt blocked. Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:18
Goal! Monaco 0, Montpellier 1. Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Akor Adams following a fast break.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:18
Vanderson (Monaco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:17
Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:26
Attempt missed. Folarin Balogun (Monaco) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:17
Attempt saved. Denis Zakaria (Monaco) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:17
Attempt saved. Breel Embolo (Monaco) with an attempt from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Caio Henrique with a cross.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:14
Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:14
Vanderson (Monaco) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:14
Foul by Becir Omeragic (Montpellier).
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:12
Foul by Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco).
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:10
Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:09
Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:09
Attempt missed. Breel Embolo (Monaco) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Folarin Balogun.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:08
Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:06
Breel Embolo (Monaco) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:06
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:06
Delay in match because of an injury Téji Savanier (Montpellier).
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:06
Foul by Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco).
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:03
Attempt blocked. Akor Adams (Montpellier) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Monaco vs Montpellier
20:02
First Half begins.
Monaco vs Montpellier
19:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Monaco vs Montpellier
18:00
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