SGOn August 22, French football clubs Racing Lens and Olympique Lyonnais secured victories in the opening weekend of the Ligue 1 season, boosting their chances in the Champions League. Lens defeated 10-man Auxerre 5-2 at home, with Florian Thauvin scoring twice. Lyon won 2-0 against Toulouse after a late goal, with Noah Nartey and Malick Fofana scoring. Other matches ended in draws, including Nice holding Lorient 0-0 and Paris FC drawing with Troyes. Le Mans also drew 2-2 with Stade Brestois. Paris St Germain will start their Ligue 1 campaign against Stade Rennais later in the week.
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