On August 19, with Rennes defeating Lyon 3-0, all nine matches of the first round in the new Ligue 1 season were completed, showcasing all 18 teams.
In the opening round, Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Le Havre 4-1, and Marseille overwhelmingly beat Brest 5-1, both matches turning into frenzied goal fests.
Looking at the performances of the various teams, home teams generally underperformed. Out of the nine games, only three saw the home team emerge victorious: Monaco 1-0 against Saint-Etienne, Auxerre 2-1 against Nice, and Rennes 3-0 against Lyon.
What lasting impressions do you have from the first round of Ligue 1 matches?
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