PSG Starts Title Defence with 4-1 Victory

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) started their Ligue 1 title defence with a 4-1 victory over Le Havre, marking their first competitive match since Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid. Despite early challenges, late goals by Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, and Randal Kolo Muani secured the win, highlighting PSG's depth. The team, coached by Luis Enrique, aims to address issues such as giving away easy balls and maintaining consistency after the exit of Mbappe, who had a prolific record at the club. Ligue 1 remains a top league for nurturing young talent, with clubs like Monaco, Lille, and Lyon building promising squads. Brest's surprising third-place finish last season earned them a Champions League spot, while newly promoted Auxerre and improving teams like Marseille add to the league's competitiveness. PSG's ability to replicate past domestic and European successes without Mbappe is yet to be seen.