All eyes are on China and Beijing for the first official match of the 2024-2025 French professional football season. Scheduled for August 11, this clash will pit Paris Saint-Germain against AS Monaco in the Champions Trophy. This meeting pits the reigning Ligue 1 champions against their closest rivals, the capital club having also won the Coupe de France this season.
The bookmakers’ odds largely favor the team led by Luis Enrique to win this first title of the season. Currently, national bookmakers’ odds show a win for Paris Saint-Germain at 1.58, a draw (in normal time) at 3.85, and a win for Monaco set at 4.3.
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When it comes to determining which team will win the Champions Trophy, the odds for PSG stand at 1.32, while AS Monaco are placed at 2.77. Paris SG, current title holder, holds the record for the number of victories in this competition, having won it twelve times during its history. AS Monaco have lifted the trophy four times, the last time in 2000.
