Starting with the hosts, while some around the Stade de la Meinau might have been shocked last summer following Liam Rosenior's arrival, Strasbourg have embarked on a sensational rise under the former Hull City boss. Breaking a string of records last season as they booked a famous European ticket, Le Racing find the mood in their camp at a continued high.
Even without a pre-season, Luis Enrique suggested PSG's early competitive outings would serve as preparation, and the champions did enough to see off Nantes in their Ligue 1 opener. Although not at peak sharpness, the Parisians controlled the 1-0 victory, restricting the Canaries to just five attempts - none of which hit the target - while creating 18 of their own. Clear chances were scarce, but the Club World Cup runners-up were never seriously threatened