Questions and promise as Lille and PSG meet in early Ligue 1 test | OneFootball

Lille and PSG meet on Friday at 20:45 for the season’s first marquee Ligue 1 clash, set against a busy week on and off the pitch.

After Thursday night’s Champions League draw, both clubs know the outlines of their European campaigns. According to L'Équipe, they have also been finalising sales to England, notably Ayyoub Bouaddi and Bradley Barcola.

These departures place the pair among Europe’s biggest sellers this summer, and could leave one squad lighter than the other.

The encounter opens week two of Ligue 1, adding further intrigue to an early-season fixture of genuine significance.

Arriving amid questions and strong interest, Lille and PSG step into this meeting with Europe firmly in view.

Source: L'Équipe

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