PSG Kicks Off Ligue 1 Title Defense with Win Over Nantes
Paris St-Germain commenced their Ligue 1 title defense with a victory against Nantes, secured by Vitinha's second-half goal.
The team, managed by Luis Enrique, entered the match following their Super Cup triumph, which they clinched after a penalty shootout against Tottenham on Wednesday night.
PSG, who dominated the previous season by winning their fourth consecutive league title with a 19-point lead, appeared lackluster against a Nantes side that finished 13th last season.
Vitinha's decisive shot found the net in the 67th minute, aided by a significant deflection off Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem, which caught goalkeeper Anthony Lopes off guard.
Enrique made seven changes to the lineup that played in the Super Cup, with notable attackers Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starting on the bench.
Defender Illia Zabarnyi made his debut for PSG following a £57 million transfer from Premier League club Bournemouth.
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos appeared to have scored a second goal for PSG, but it was disallowed for offside after a review by the video assistant referee (VAR).
PSG, who resumed training only 11 days ago due to their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup final, will return to the Parc des Princes on Friday to face Angers, who won their opening match against Paris FC 1-0.
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