Comprehensive matchday review of the opening weekend in Ligue 1. We break down Matchday 1 results, key storylines, standout individual performances, and dramatic goal-fests ahead of the second round of fixtures.
Aston Villa and Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco. Tottenham Hotspur are already in negotiations over a €60 million deal for the prolific striker, but they now face fierce competition from both the Premier League side and the Spanish club ahead of the rapidly approaching transfer deadline.
Monaco
