Nantes vs PSG – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Nantes and PSG lock horns on matchday one of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.

Both sides will be eager to continue positive trajectories: Nantes under new head coach Luís Castro look to build on last season’s survival success, while PSG target a perfect start as reigning champions

Nantes vs PSG – Match preview and team news

Team News

Nantes

New manager Luis Castro has overseen significant squad changes during the summer window. The Portuguese coach welcomes several new signings including South Korean midfielder Hyun-seok Hong on loan from Mainz, compatriot Hyeok-kyu Kwon from Celtic, and Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem from Colorado Rapids.

Johann Lepenant has made his loan move from Lyon permanent on a four-year deal. However, Castro will be without several key departures including Nathan Zézé (sold to NEOM), Moses Simon (to Paris), and Pedro Chirivella. Anthony Lopes has joined from Lyon as goalkeeper competition, while Alban Lafont’s future remains uncertain amid reported interest from other Ligue 1 clubs.

PSG

Luis Enrique faces a major goalkeeping situation with Gianluigi Donnarumma confirming his departure from the club after being dropped from the UEFA Super Cup squad. New signing Lucas Chevalier, acquired from Lille for €40 million, will become the new number one.

The Spanish coach has also added Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth for €63 million and goalkeeper Renato Marin. João Neves remains suspended following his red card in the Club World Cup final, while Senny Mayulu is out with a thigh injury.

Form

Nantes: N/A

The Canaries finished 13th last season under Antoine Kombouaré, narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day. Castro’s appointment aims to implement a more attacking philosophy and integrate young players into the squad.

PSG: D

The reigning champions completed an unprecedented quadruple last season, winning Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, and the Champions League. However, they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final over the summer. On Wednesday, PSG beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup. Two goals down after 85 minutes, late goals from Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos forced a shootout.

Predicted Lineups

Nantes: Lopes; Amian, Awaziem, Radakovic, Cozza; Lepenant, Hong; Abline, El Arabi, Mohamed; Ganago

PSG: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián; Doue, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.

How to Watch Nantes vs PSG

UK viewers can watch live on Ligue 1 Pass. In the US, the match will be available on beIN SPORTS, including an Arabic commentary option via pay-per-view.

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