Montpellier's 50th-anniversary season in the French league has started poorly, with the team sitting last after a 3-0 defeat to Rennes and struggling with financial and injury issues. In contrast, PSG remains dominant domestically, having won their first four matches this season, including a 3-1 victory over Brest, but faces challenges in replicating this success in European competitions, especially after Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid. Ligue 1 continues to be a fertile ground for developing young talent, with clubs like Monaco, Lille, Lyon, and Brest building competitive squads. Brest's third-place finish last season earned them a Champions League spot, while newly promoted Auxerre and teams like Marseille seek to improve on previous campaigns.