Rennes - Paris Saint-Germain

Sunday, 23 August 2026, marks the opening of the Ligue 1 season as Rennes host Paris Saint-Germain at Roazhon Park for this matchday 1 encounter. The hosts enter the contest missing Mahdi Camara through suspension, while the visitors arrive without Nuno Mendes, who is also serving a ban. The expected XI for Rennes features Brice Samba in goal, supported by a defensive line including Przemyslaw Frankowski and Charlie Cresswell, while Paris Saint-Germain are set to deploy a midfield trio of Vitinha, Lucas Beraldo, and Fabian Ruiz.

Paris Saint-Germain look to bounce back following a 1-0 defeat to Lens in the Super Cup on 16 August 2026. Their recent form has been mixed, having secured a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup just days prior. History between these two sides remains competitive, highlighted by Rennes securing a 3-1 win in their most recent Ligue 1 meeting on 13 February 2026.