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Vitinha scored the only goal with a deflected strike as PSG started their Ligue 1 title defense with a narrow win, maintaining their status as reigning French and European champions.
- On Sunday evening, Paris Saint-Germain launched its Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 win at Nantes, with Vitinha’s deflected goal deciding the match.
- Striking from distance, Portugal midfielder Vitinha's shot deflected off Chidozie Awaziem to break the deadlock in the 67th minute.
- Coming off the bench, Matthis Abline looked sharper while pursuing a move away from Nantes, and Nantes coach Luis Castro may regret leaving him on the bench until the 60th minute.
- Across other matches, Olivier Giroud scored in 11 minutes but Lille drew 3-3 at Brest, Auxerre beat Lorient 1-0 via Lassine Sinayoko, and Metz, fielding 16-year-old Brian Madjo, lost 1-0 to Strasbourg.
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Sports - PSG make winning start in Ligue 1 against Nantes
PSG began the defence of their Ligue 1 title with a 1-0 victory at Nantes. Vitinha scored the only goal of the match 25 minutes from the final whistle with a deflected shot from outside the box. In other matches, Brest and Lille played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Lille striker Olivier Giroud opening the scoring as he returned to Ligue 1 after a 13-year absence.
Nantes 0-1 PSG, Ligue 1 2025–26: Vitinha Lone Goal Helps Defending Champions Start Season With Victory | 📰 LatestLY
Paris Saint-Germain started their 52nd straight season in Ligue 1 with an away match against Nantes. After a goalless first half, PSG captain Vitinha came to their side's rescue, scoring the decisive goal of the match, ensuring the defending champions started their season with victory. 📰 Nantes 0-1 PSG, Ligue 1 2025–26: Vitinha Lone Goal Helps Defending Champions Start Season With Victory.
Defender of the title Paris St. Germain started with a job win in the French championship. The eleven of the successful coach Luis Enrique won at the end of the first round of the Ligue 1 Sunday evening at Nantes FC 1:0. The winner of the Triple Champion scored vitinha (67th).In the table, the Parisians and six other teams placed in second place.After the start round, AS Monaco of coach Adi Hütter is at the top.
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