French Clubs Shine in Champions League Opener: Three Victories!

The inaugural day of the Champions League under its revamped format has concluded, yielding three victories for French clubs. While PSG, AS Monaco, and Brest celebrated their successes, LOSC faced a setback. Recently re-elected LFP president Vincent Labrune took the opportunity to commend the achievements of the Parisian, Monégasque, and Brestois teams on Friday.

French clubs shine in the Champions League

Out of four participating teams, **three emerged victorious** in the Champions League. The **LOSC** suffered a defeat against **Sporting CP** with a score of 2-0 on Tuesday evening. In contrast, **PSG** secured a narrow 1-0 win over **Gérone**, while **Stade Brestois** triumphed with a 2-1 victory against **Sturm Graz**, and **AS Monaco** celebrated a 2-1 win against **FC Barcelona**. LFP president **Vincent Labrune** expressed his pride in the French clubs’ performances.

Vincent Labrune praises PSG, Brest, and Monaco

“The performance of our French clubs on the European stage is our number one sporting priority. Maintaining our 5th place in the UEFA rankings is crucial for enhancing the visibility of our clubs internationally and securing revenue from European competitions. I want to commend the outstanding start made by our clubs in this season’s Champions League. With three wins in the opening round, the French teams delivered a historic performance, bringing emotions and joy to their supporters. I attended the Stade Brestois match in Guingamp on Thursday night, which was an unforgettable evening, marking a historic moment for the club. Congratulations to Stade Brestois, and a big thank you to En Avant Guingamp for hosting the match,” stated Labrune in a press release on Friday.

A remarkable start for French teams

“This evening will be particularly memorable as AS Monaco also triumphed over FC Barcelona, thanks to goals from young talents who delight Ligue 1 McDonald’s fans every weekend. Of course, I cannot forget the Paris Saint-Germain victory the night before. There are still many matches to be played in this new Champions League, but I wanted to highlight the impressive start made by our French clubs. Each of them began the competition superbly, proudly representing Ligue 1 McDonald’s and showcasing the essence of French football,” concluded **Vincent Labrune**.