French their Ligue 1: PSG defeats Troyes

Paris Saint-Germain started their Ligue 1 campaign with a comeback 2-1 win at promoted Troyes on Saturday on their encounter that brought them together at the Stade de l'Aube.

Promoted Troyes stunned PSG by taking the lead in the ninth minute when defender Oualid El Hajjam headed in powerfully from a corner.
After joining from Italian champion Inter Milan, Hakimi equalized with a crisp shot past the Troyes goalkeeper after breaking free down the right in the 21st with a successful pass pass from the great star Kylian Mbappe.

** In another encounter, Olympique Lyonnais were held to a surprise 1-1 home draw by Brest at the start of their Ligue 1 campaign as both sides missed an array of chances in an entertaining clash on Saturday.
Lyon, who finished fourth last season, fell behind to an Irvin Cardona goal in the 43rd minute before substitute Islam Slimani equalised with his first touch of the ball in the 62nd.