PSG held in check again

Published: August 10, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Three days after their draw against Sturm Graz in Austria, PSG had to settle for another draw against Leipzig.

This Saturday in Germany, Luis Enrique’s men could not do better than a 1-1 against the RB of a certain Xavi Simons. Leipzig opened the scoring through Loïs Openda (13^e), Gonçalo Ramos replied in the second half (70^e).

Note on the Parisian side the debut of the new defensive recruit, Willian Pacho, replaced in the 63rd minute^e minute by Marquinhos. Joao Neves played the second act.

At the same time, Reims faced Auxerre in a second match (2-2 in the first), for a 3-1 victory for the Champenois and goals scored by Diakhon, Fofana and Henry – against a goal by Onaiwu.

Toulouse and Le Havre took on water in front of Valladolid (0-2) and Bochum (0-6). Finally, note the double confrontation between Rennes and Werder Bremen. For a draw (1-1) with a goal from Do Marcolino; and a victory (1-0) on a goal from Bourigeaud.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.