Every major league in Europe generally has its curtain-raiser. Whether it is the Community Shield in the Premier League, the DFL-Supercup in the Bundesliga, the Supercoppa Italiana in Serie A, the Spanish Super Cup in La Liga, or the Trophée des Champions in Ligue 1, all of these games are a great chance for fans of those leagues to get a taste of competitive action ahead of the regular 38 game (or 34, as in the case of the Bundesliga) season.
Here is all the info you need ahead of the 2018 Trophée des Champions (or French Super Cup, as it is known for English-speaking fans).
When does the 2018 Trophée des Champions take place?
Literally translated as the "Trophy of Champions", this year's edition of the one-off competition will take place on August 4, 2018. The venue will be Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre over in China, so unless if you are based over there - or want to take a potentially long flight to that country - it is more likely that you will be tuning in to catch the game from home.
Kick-off will be at 08:00 EST/14:00 CET.
Which teams are playing in the 2018 Trophée des Champions?
Just like in the 2017 edition, it is going to be PSG facing Monaco. Will it be a case of déjà vu? As the French say, on verra.
Currently under the tutelage of German tactician Thomas Tuchel, the capital club is the 2017/2018 winners of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France, while Monaco had to settle for a runners-up berth. The cup is normally contested between the winners of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France, but as PSG won both, hence the Ligue 1 runner-up is able to get involved.
Who are the current champions?
PSG is the current holder of this title. Les Rouges-et-Blancs, naturally will be hoping for revenge against Les Parisiens after losing 2-1 last year.
France's World Cup winner Djibril Sidibé had given Monaco an early lead, before experienced Brazilian defender Dani Alves secured an equalizer early on in the second half. The ex-Barcelona and Juventus man then turned provider as he assisted Adrien Rabiot in the 63rd minute, which turned out to be the game winner, and Alves, not surprisingly, was named as Man of the Match.
What are the 2018 Trophée des Champions broadcast channels?
Here is how you can catch the 2018 Trophée des Champions on TV (and online, depending on your location):
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