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Follow live coverage as Reims face Lille 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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Stade de Reims 0 – 0 Lille OSC
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18:54
Foul by Ngal'ayel Mukau (Lille).
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18:52
Corner, Lille. Conceded by Joseph Okumu.
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18:51
Attempt blocked. Hákon Haraldsson (Lille) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ngal'ayel Mukau.
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18:52
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Bayo (Lille) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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18:47
Attempt missed. Ngal'ayel Mukau (Lille) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
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18:45
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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18:45
Substitution, Lille. Hákon Haraldsson replaces Angel Gomes because of an injury.
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18:16
Amadou Koné (Reims) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
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18:13
Delay in match because of an injury Angel Gomes (Lille).
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18:12
Angel Gomes (Lille) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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18:11
Angel Gomes (Lille) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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18:08
Attempt missed. Mohamed Bayo (Lille) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
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18:01
First Half begins.
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17:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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16:00
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