PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick
Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, but will have one eye firmly on their bid for a third straight Champions League crown.They start their Ligue 1 campaign against Rennes on Sunday, hoping to make a quick start before the Champions League begins on September 8.
Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 win over Rennes. The French giants, aiming for a third straight Champions League title, will begin their domestic season on Sunday hoping to make a strong impression before the new season's knockout matches commence on September 8. Head coach Luis Enrique stated that, despite prioritizing their European ambitions, everyone knows the league is challenging.
He added that no French league campaign has been easy in the past three years. Last season, PSG's six-point victory margin over Lens was the second-closest they've come to slipping up domestically since being beaten to the title by Lille in 2021. Across the past five campaigns, their average title-winning margin has been 10 points.
The team has strengthened in the transfer market, with new signings Ferran Torres and Lucas Digne adding to their squad. Though they expect to rotate their side to protect their Champions League hopes, they are determined to compete for second place domestically.
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