Nantes, France — August 17, 2025 | Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their Ligue 1 title defence with a convincing 2-0 victory over Nantes on Saturday night, setting the tone for what could be another dominant season for the French champions.
The visitors stamped their authority early at the Stade de la Beaujoire, controlling possession and dictating the tempo through their midfield trio. Vitinha broke the deadlock in the first half after a slick team move, before Kylian Mbappé sealed the win in the second half with a clinical finish from a swift counter-attack.
Despite Nantes’ attempts to rally in the closing stages, PSG’s defence stood firm, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making key saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The result handed manager Luis Enrique a perfect start to his Ligue 1 campaign in charge of PSG. The Spaniard, who took over in the summer, is tasked with maintaining domestic dominance while pushing for long-awaited European success.
With the opening-day win, PSG have positioned themselves among the early pace-setters in the French top flight as they chase a record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title.
