PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain dominated Ligue 1 last season, losing only two games as it benefited from a lack of domestic rivalry to also embark on a victorious Champions League campaign.
But things might prove more difficult for coach Luis Enrique and his PSG team this season, because Marseille and Monaco are determined to mount credible title challenges after strong summer signings.
PSG, whose first competitive test of the new season came in a comeback win Wednesday over Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup , also has a long-awaited local derby against newly-promoted Paris FC to contend with. Get ready for PSG vs. PFC.
But first, the season begins with Marseille at Rennes on Friday. Monaco is at home to Le Havre on Saturday and PSG is at Nantes on Sunday.
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