A goal from Fabian Ruiz early in the second half was enough for Paris Saint-Germain to edge past Angers on Friday at the Parc des Princes. The reigning champions are provisionally top of the league after a second win in as many league matches.
Over in Germany, Bayern Munich kicked off their title defence with a statement 6-0 win over Leipzig, including a hat-trick from Harry Kane.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup curtain-raiser on Friday saw hosts England put away 11 tries against the USA in Sunderland, while France prepare to take to the field on Saturday evening to face Italy.
With Tadej Pogacar sitting out this year’s Vuelta, his main rival Jonas Vingegaard is the overwhelming favourite ahead of today’s opening stage in Turin.