Ligue 1: Three things to remember PSG victory in Lille (1-0) – The Express

Paris has played a match in Ligue 1 this season but has already scored its territory. Victorious in Lille (1-0) on Friday night at the stadium Pierre Mauroy, during the opening match of the Ligue 1 season, the triple champion title in France has shown once again that it would be difficult to compete nationally. For if the success was achieved on the outside thanks to a goal from Lucas (57th), it was mostly gleaned ten against eleven for more than 70 minutes after the early expulsion of Adrien Rabiot in the 28th minute of play . What draw three lessons.

• 1. PSG is ready in August, a rarity

The PSG had become used to start so winded its seasons in Ligue 1. The capital club had more won his opening match in the league since 2010, which has so far not prevented to win the title when arriving at the 2013 exercises, 2014 and 2015. What scare competition. On the stadium Pierre Mauroy, Paris seemed collectively developed, and this takes nothing to chance as the workforce evolves through small alterations.

• 2. Even reduced to ten, PSG margin

The expulsion of Adrien Rabiot at the 28th minute of the game for two yellow cards could tilt the match. This is at least what one would think but PSG has such a margin that it has not happened. Despite the absence of its star, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and his flagship was rookie, Angel Di Maria, Paris has demonstrated a sufficient collective control to overcome his opponent in the evening. Everything, in a different register from that shown in past seasons. Less possession more direct game and a newfound defensive solidity, here the face displayed at the opening of the season.

• 3. It will not be easy to replace Thiago Motta

This is not a mystery, Thiago Motta asked to leave the club this summer. But under the face of the game this Friday night, its leaders have certainly not had to say that a departure from the Italian international midfielder would be easy to compensate. By being expelled, Adrien Rabiot, his replacement on the field Friday night showed some fragility in the important moments. Back in the second half to balance the midfielder Thiago Motta for its part is demonstrating its importance in 45 minutes flat.