Ligue 1: PSG hosts Angers at Parc des Princes for its first home game

The reigning French champion, Paris Saint-Germain, returns to Parc des Princes this Friday, August 22, to face SCO Angers in the 2nd matchday of Ligue 1. The match will kick off at 8:45 PM and will be broadcast live and exclusively on Ligue 1+.

After a laborious but victorious start to the season away at FC Nantes (1-0), PSG is determined to secure a convincing home win in front of its supporters. Manager Luis Enrique must decide whether to field key players like Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, and Nuno Mendes—who were substitutes last week—or maintain a rotated lineup. Enrique sought to ease tensions around the club by stating: « We’ve shown everything; there’s nothing more interesting! (smile) »—a response to Ligue 1+’s requests for locker room access.

Meanwhile, Angers, currently 7th after their opening 1-0 win over Paris FC, arrives with legitimate ambitions and a desire to continue their upward trajectory following a disappointing 14th-place finish last season. Under coach Alexandre Dujeux, they hope to exploit PSG’s potential physical fatigue after a busy period, including their UEFA Super Cup victory on penalties over Tottenham (2-2, 4-3 on pens).

The clash promises to be tactical and intense, with Parc des Princes eager to celebrate its team. After the match, PSG will proudly display its five 2025 trophies, including the prestigious Champions League, a moment sure to delight the fans.

On the media front, Nicolas de Tavernost, president of LFP Media, announced a new show for young fans: « Ligue 1 Kids », set to debut in October on Ligue 1+ and Gulli. The initiative aims to make football more accessible and engaging for children by blending sports, games, and player interactions, further boosting the league’s appeal to younger audiences.

However, Ligue 1 is currently facing tensions between broadcasters—Ligue 1+ and Canal+—which occasionally disrupt the league’s distribution and visibility. De Tavernost stressed the need for genuine reconciliation, stating: « If we’re in court in the morning and partners in the afternoon, it’s complicated. I want real reconciliation. Canal+ hasn’t truly wanted to reconcile with French football. It needs to be fair—not a constant battle. »

All eyes will be on Parc des Princes this Friday evening for a match that could set early trends for the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 season.