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PSG scrape last-gasp 2-2 draw at Lille thanks to stoppage-time Marquinhos header

Paris Saint-Germain escaped with a point from Lille after Marquinhos headed a stoppage-time equaliser to make it 2-2. The champions have been held in both Ligue 1 matches so far, following an opening-weekend draw against Rennes.

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Marquinhos kneels in celebration after scoring a stoppage-time equaliser for PSG at Lille
Marquinhos kneels in celebration after scoring a stoppage-time equaliser for PSG at Lille

Paris Saint-Germain needed a stoppage-time header from Marquinhos to rescue a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1. The champions have now drawn their first two matches of the season, having been held 2-2 by Rennes on the opening weekend. Once again, defensive sloppiness and a lack of cutting edge in the final third left the Parisians chasing the game.

  • Marquinhos headed the equaliser in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time.
  • Vitinha had pulled PSG back into the game with a curled finish into the top-left corner.
  • Hákon Haraldsson and Dilane Bakwa twice put Lille in control.
  • PSG have now recorded consecutive 2-2 draws to start the Ligue 1 season.
  • Lille's organised defence limited PSG's clear chances for long spells.

Marquinhos rescues PSG with dramatic late equaliser at Lille

With defeat looming, Vitinha and Marquinhos combined to salvage a point for the champions. The Portuguese midfielder curled a superb strike into the top-left corner in the first minute of stoppage time to give PSG a lifeline. Four minutes later, he swung over a cross and the Brazilian captain planted a header beyond the Lille goalkeeper to complete an improbable comeback. Lille were left stunned after controlling much of the contest.

Haraldsson and Giroud combine to give Lille the lead

Lille went ahead in the 21st minute through Hákon Haraldsson. The Icelandic playmaker ran onto a clever reverse pass from Olivier Giroud and curled an unstoppable effort past Matvei Safonov. It was a sign of PSG's early struggles after conceding twice against Rennes a week earlier. The home side sat deep and forced the Parisians to attack from wide areas.

Bakwa doubles the advantage as PSG run out of ideas

Rather than hitting back, PSG continued to look blunt against a well-drilled Lille defence. Dilane Bakwa made it 2-0 in the 84th minute and appeared to wrap up three points for the hosts. Despite all their attacking talent, the champions struggled to register shots on target until that late rally. The same lack of precision had proved costly in the draw with Rennes.

Bayern Munich open Bundesliga title defence with 5-1 rout of Stuttgart

In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich kicked off their title defence with a commanding 5-1 win over Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. A sparkling second-half display showed the Bavarians have lost none of the attacking firepower that carried them to the championship last season. Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Díaz all scored in a performance full of chances.

Josha Vagnoman had a mixed night for Stuttgart, scoring at both ends after briefly equalising early in the second half. The victory extended Bayern's unbeaten run to 15 matches. The Munich club won the previous Bundesliga title by 16 points and scored a record 122 goals, and they created chance after chance against a side that finished fourth last term.

Gonçalo Ramos strikes as AC Milan beat Venezia at San Siro

In Serie A, AC Milan defeated Venezia 2-0 at San Siro thanks in part to a first league goal for Gonçalo Ramos. The Portugal forward, signed from PSG for €74m, found the net in the 69th minute with a flashing drive from a tight angle. A late own goal from Redouane Halhal wrapped up the points.

Ramos stressed that the win mattered more than his own goal and admitted he could have scored more. Milan had started the season with a 2-1 victory at Torino, meaning this was their first home match since the death of Franco Baresi. The club paid tribute to their former captain before kick-off.

Racing Santander and Alavés claim wins in LaLiga

In LaLiga, Racing Santander beat Elche 3-2 to secure their first win since returning to the Spanish top flight. Deportivo Alavés also picked up three points with a 1-0 victory over Villarreal.

Frequently asked questions

How many goals have PSG scored in their first two Ligue 1 games?

PSG have scored four goals across their two opening matches, but they have also conceded four. The 2-2 draws with Rennes and Lille have exposed defensive issues and a lack of consistent finishing.

Who scored for Lille in the 2-2 draw against PSG?

Hákon Haraldsson scored the opener in the 21st minute after a pass from Olivier Giroud. Dilane Bakwa added a second for Lille in the 84th minute before PSG's late comeback.

What was the score between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart in the Bundesliga opener?

Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 5-1 at the Allianz Arena. Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Díaz scored for the champions, while Josha Vagnoman netted at both ends for Stuttgart.

Based on reporting by The Guardian.