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Ligue 1 begins with PSG as favorites and Marseille under pressure
The 2026/27 Ligue 1 season has officially commenced in France. Paris Saint-Germain enters the campaign as the heavy favorite to secure a sixth consecutive title, bolstered by recent success in the Super Cup. Statistical projections from Opta suggest RC Lens could emerge as a primary challenger, potentially finishing as runners-up.
Olympique de Marseille begins its season with a high-stakes match against Strasbourg at the Stade Vélodrome. The club faces significant pressure from supporters, who have expressed frustration over a lack of titles and investment results through public banners. Despite financial constraints and squad changes, Marseille aims to improve on last season's fifth-place finish.
Other notable storylines include RC Lens's momentum following their Super Cup victory and the managerial debut of Davide Ancelotti at Lille. The season also sees changes in broadcasting, with Ligue 1+ becoming the primary platform for viewers to access matches. Meanwhile, Lyon has expressed dissatisfaction with the league's scheduling, citing conflicts with their Champions League play-off commitments.
Entities
LFP · Lens · Ligue 1 · Ligue 1 · Luis Enrique · Marquinhos · OPTA · Olympique Lyonnais · Olympique de Marseille · Ousmane Dembele · Paris Saint-Germain · RC Lens
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Will Still has taken over as the head coach of Auxerre. www.mightytips.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Troyes and Paris FC are meeting in the top flight for the first time since the 1973-74 season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Midfielder Mamadou Sangaré transferred from RC Lens to Brentford for a reported £38.5 million. www.mightytips.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Troyes has returned to Ligue 1 after three seasons.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Paris FC secured a mid-table finish in Ligue 1 during the previous season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RC Lens defeated PSG 1-0 in the Super Cup. www.mightytips.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RC Lens has a historically better head-to-head record against Auxerre. www.mightytips.com