PSG make light of Neymar, Mbappe absences, while Real Madrid search for answers
It was a curious night in Paris, with not everything appearing as it seemed. At its conclusion, though, the hosts were happier than their guests.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
4-0-1, 1st in French Ligue 1
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Zidane rips Real Madrid for lack of intensity
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane fumed at his team's lack of intensity after his side's chastening 3-0 defeat at PSG on Wednesday.
Frank Leboeuf on how PSG demolished Real Madrid (1:26)
Nicol: Real Madrid were atrocious in PSG defeat (1:14)
Remember me? Di Maria, PSG rout Real Madrid
Angel Di Maria scored a first-half brace against his former team as PSG comfortably beat a listless Real Madrid 3-0 in their UCL group stage opener.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid have 'pact' to sign Mbappe
Real Madrid have agreed a 'pact' with PSG that they will only sell Kylian Mbappe to them. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
PSG vs. Real Madrid is biggest game of CL group stage but behind the scenes, both teams are a mess
The Champions League group stage has offered up one blockbuster clash but neither PSG nor Real will be that thrilled about such an early test.
Neymar, PSG win Champions League ban appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar's suspension from three to two games.
Neymar has a 'long road' to forgiveness at PSG (2:03)
PSG, Real decimated by injuries, bans for UCL
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid will both play their Champions League Group A opener without a laundry list of suspended and injured stars.
Ligue 1 hoping for success in Europe but don't expect it to involve PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are dreaming of Champions League redemption but it won't come easily. In fact, every French team is on the outside looking in.
Laurens: Neymar reminded everyone he's a genius (1:44)
Will Neymar win back the favour of PSG fans? (1:20)
Neymar nets late goal in winning return to PSG
Neymar scored a spectacular last-gasp goal for Paris St Germain that was greeted with more cheers than boos in a 1-0 Ligue 1 win over Strasbourg.
Neymar jeered then scores stunning PSG winner
Neymar suffered a torrent of abuse on his Paris Saint-Germain return against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Neymar back but Cavani, Mbappe out - Tuchel
Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has said Neymar will make return at home to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Messi: I would've loved to have Neymar back (2:20)
Paris Mayor calls on Neymar to deliver UCL for PSG
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has called on Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar to win this season's Champions League for the Ligue 1 giants.
Messi 'not sure' if Barca did all to sign Neymar
Barcelona star Lionel Messi said that he isn't sure if the club did everything to bring back Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid want a French star -- is it Mbappe or Pogba?
Real Madrid's president said he wants to sign a French star. Does that mean Mbappe or Pogba, or maybe both? Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
LeBoeuf: Neymar's father needs to 'shut up' (3:47)
Burley: Neymar made his bed, he can lie in it (1:46)
Does Kylian Mbappe make Neymar expendable? (1:43)
Neymar accuser indicted for extortion, fraud in Brazil
Sao Paulo police say they are indicting Brazilian model Najila Trindade and her former partner over a rape allegation against football star Neymar.
Manchester City are first €1 billion squad - study
Manchester City are the first team in football history to spend more than €1 billion to assemble their squad, a study has shown.
2019-20 Ligue 1 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 12 |
| Stade Rennes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 10 |
| Nantes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| Marseille | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
| Lille | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 9 |
| Nice | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 9 |
| Angers | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Lyon | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 8 |
| Bordeaux | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| Toulouse | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 8 |
| Stade de Reims | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| Montpellier | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Brest | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -2 | 6 |
| Nimes | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| Saint-Etienne | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| SC Amiens | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| Metz | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| Strasbourg | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| AS Monaco | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 2 |
| Dijon FCO | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 1 |
2019-20 Team LeadersFrench Ligue 1
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFrench Ligue 1
Goal Difference91st
Goals Scored112nd
Assists63rd
Goals Conceded2Tied-1st