A general view of the Stade Saint-Symphorien (REUTERS)
Follow live coverage as Montpellier face Auxerre 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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Montpellier HSC 0 – 1 Association Jeunesse Auxerroise
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:27
Foul by Hamed Traorè (Auxerre).
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:26
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:26
Delay in match because of an injury Yanis Issoufou (Montpellier).
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:26
Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Sinaly Diomandé.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:26
Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:26
Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Ki-Jana Hoever.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:20
Goal! Montpellier 0, Auxerre 1. Hamed Traorè (Auxerre) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:20
Attempt blocked. Kévin Danois (Auxerre) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ki-Jana Hoever with a cross.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:17
Téji Savanier (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:17
Attempt missed. Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Téji Savanier with a cross following a corner.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:16
Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Lassine Sinayoko.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:14
Lucas Mincarelli (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:13
Foul by Lucas Mincarelli (Montpellier).
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:11
Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:11
Foul by Khalil Fayad (Montpellier).
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:09
Lucas Mincarelli (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:07
Foul by Téji Savanier (Montpellier).
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:06
Offside, Montpellier. Akor Adams is caught offside.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:05
Sinaly Diomandé (Auxerre) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:05
Foul by Akor Adams (Montpellier).
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:04
Offside, Montpellier. Khalil Fayad is caught offside.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:03
Falaye Sacko (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
16:01
First Half begins.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Montpellier vs Auxerre
14:00
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