19' Hakimi finds Icardi with his back to goal before the striker turns and plays it through for the right-back. The former Inter wideman gets onto the pass and wins a corner from Gallon, before the linesman raises his flag for offside - giving Troyes a chance to clear their lines.
17' Troyes have scored a goal against PSG for the first time in over three matches, since a 4-1 defeat to PSG in the league in 2015.
15' OVER! Herrera latches onto a loose ball just outside the Troyes penalty area and hits an off-balance shot with his left - sending it narrowly high and wide but forces a dive out of the keeper anyway.
14' Well this certainly wasn’t the plan for Pochettino and PSG, who find themselves a goal down after just 10 minutes. Troyes will have to be well organised and determined if they’re to keep the lead, as there’s a wealth of attacking talent on the pitch for the visitors.
12' Mbappe takes the set-piece low but it’s repelled by the first man, who puts it out for a throw.
11' Kouame blocks off Mbappe during an attempted one-two pass, giving PSG a free-kick just outside the Troyes penalty area on the left.
7' Great chance for Troyes as Kone gets forward well and flashes an inviting low cross into the six-yard box. Navas doesn’t react immediately but the delivery is put just too far ahead of Touzghar, allowing the goalkeeper to make a save.
5' Mbappe looks to take on Kabore with a few stepovers before swinging a cross to the far post looking for the run of Hakimi. Kone is aware of the danger and uses his strength well to shield the ball, winning a goal-kick for Gallon.
3' Troyes look to hit down the left flank via a launched pass from defence, which is met by a nice touch from Touzghar. The striker gets it into the penalty area, but Kehrer comes across to win possession for PSG.
1' Troyes get the match underway from the kick-off!
Navas gets the start between the posts, behind a back four that features Diallo, Kimpembe, Kehrer and Hakimi - who was recently signed from Inter. Pereira gets the start in the centre of midfield, with Herrera and Wijnaldum - formerly of Liverpool - playing on either side. In attack, Icardi leads the line with Mbappe on the right wing and Draxler on the left.
Battles’ first XI of the season features Gallon in goal, with a back three of El Hijjam, captain Giraudon and Azamoum. Kone plays at left wing-back while Kabore gets the start on the right, with Chambost, Tardieu and Kouame playing through the middle. It’s a strike partnership up front, with Touzghar partnering Ripart.
PSG SUBS: Sergio Rico, Eric Ebimbe, Pablo Sarabia, Nathan Bitumazala, Edouard Michut, Layvin Kurzawa, Arnaud Kalimuendo Muinga, Rafinha, El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
PSG XI (4-3-3): Keylor Navas; Abdou Diallo, Presnel Kimpembe, Thilo Kehrer, Achraf Hakimi; Ander Herrera, Danilo Pereira, Georginio Wijnaldum; Julian Draxler, Mauro Icardi, Kylian Mbappe.
TROYES SUBS: Tanguy Zoukrou, Levi Lumeka, Rudy Kohon, Derek Mazou-Sacko, Brandon Domingues, Filip Yavorov Krastev, Mykola Kukharevych, Jessy Moulin, Mama Balde.
TROYES XI (3-5-2): Gauthier Gallon; Karim Azamoum, Jimmy Giraudon, Oualid El-Hajjam; Issa Kabore, Rominigue Kouame, Florian Tardieu, Dylan Chambost, Youssouf Kone; Renaud Ripart, Yoann Touzghar.
With 15 minutes to go before kick-off, let's take a look at how the two sides are lining up - starting with our hosts!
Looking to make amends for their second-place finish in the league last year, PSG didn’t get their 2021/22 campaign off to a great start - losing 1-0 to Lille in the Trophee des Champions last weekend. Despite the minor setback, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are still heavy favourites for the domestic title, having completed some major business in the transfer market. Only a win will suffice for PSG, who have gone undefeated against today’s opponents in their last 13 meetings in the league.
Last year’s Ligue 2 winners will have a tough test in week one, welcoming the nine-time French champions to the Stade de l’Aube. Back in the top flight for the first time since the 2017/18 season, there’s no doubt coach Laurent Batlles will be satisfied just avoiding the drop.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Ligue 1 opening day fixture between Troyes and Paris Saint-Germain!