This Friday evening, Paris Saint-Germain host Montpellier in the opening of the second day of Ligue 1. After four minutes of play, Barcola opened the scoring, served by João Neves. The Portuguese offered a second assist for Asensio. Follow the match live.
21:34 – Half time!
It’s half-time at the Parc des Princes after Marco Asensio’s second consecutive free-kick comes to nothing. Marc Bollengier sends the players back to the locker room.
21:33 – New free kick
On the previous free kick, Marco Asensio takes the shot but finds a Montpellier hand. New free kick.
21:32 – Second yellow card
While Ousmane Dembélé had made the difference in the heart of the game, he collapsed and Marc Bollengier warned Joris Chotard with a yellow card.
21:30 – Two minutes of added time
There will be two minutes of added time in this first period.
21:29 – Lecomte’s fists
Twenty-five meters away, Warren Zaïre-Emery finds Benjamin Lecomte’s gloves directly.
21:28 – Dembélé blocked
Another goal opportunity for PSG! Asensio is found alone on the edge of the Montpellier area. The Spaniard serves Dembélé who controls before striking with his right foot. It is finally blocked.
21:24 – Fourth corner
The Parisians combine and Marco Asensio crosses on the right but it is deflected for a corner.
21:21 – Marquinhos imprecise
The free kick is taken by Marquinhos but his header is off target.
21:20 – Marquinhos on the ground
Before the free kick was taken, Marquinhos complained of a blow to the face from Kouyaté.
21:19 – Yellow card
On the right wing, Ousmane Dembele feints the center and Sacko falls into the trap. He is warned of the first yellow card while the Parisians are going to have a dangerous free kick to negotiate.
21:16 – Nordin close to the goal
On a Montpellier corner taken by Savanier, Nordin cuts and heads it but Donnarumma gets down well on his line to push it away.
21:10 – What a collective action!
The Parisians are having a blast! Barcola recovers the ball from Savanier’s feet and escapes into his lane. He waits before serving João Neves who finds Asensio first time. The Spaniard beats Lecomte with his right foot.
21:07 – Barcola puts the danger
Barcola puts pressure on Omeragic who clears as best he can in his area. He finally succeeds, but the ball is quickly returned to the Parisians.
21:04 – Pacho on the lookout
After a bad back pass from Hakimi, Pacho protects his ball well for Donnarumma.
21:00 – No fault
While Bradley Barcola had once again taken the upper hand thanks to his speed, the winger collapsed in contact with Kouyaté but Marc Bollengier did not whistle anything.
20:59 – Impressive Neves
What a start to the match from the Portuguese prodigy! The young midfielder is everywhere, like this ball exit with Marco Asensio. He finally gets a foul.
20:56 – Pacho vigilant
After a ride by Khazri along the left touchline, the Tunisian serves Nordin in the area who loses his duel with Pacho.
20:56 – It’s flying away!
More than thirty meters from Benjamin Lecomte’s goal, Achraf Hakimi rushes for the free kick but it flies completely into the air.
20:54 – Kouyate foul
After a long pass from Nuno Mendes, Bradley Barcola took advantage of Marco Asensio’s cross-play to cut back into the centre. He was fouled after a late tackle from Kouyaté.
20:53 – Neves close to a first goal
On the corner taken by Ousmane Dembélé, João Neves cuts the trajectory at the near post and crosses his header but it is not on target.
20:52 – Parisian Corner
Well launched in his right corridor, Achraf Hakimi crosses first intentionally but it is deflected for a corner.
20:49 – Barcola starts the match!
At the halfway line, Bradley Barcola initiates a one-two with João Neves who passes him deep. The winger lets Tchato go in the race and beats Benjamin Lecomte with a sharp right-footed shot. 1-0 for PSG after four minutes of play.
20:47 – The marked lawn
Used during the Paris Olympic Games, the Parc des Princes pitch is not yet in perfect condition for PSG’s first home match this season.
20:46 – Here we go!
Marco Asensio kicks off this match. The match is underway for 90 minutes.
20:44 – Commitment to PSG
After the toss, the Parisians will kick off PSG – Montpellier.