Reims 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Dembele equaliser maintains unbeaten start

French champions held at home as Dembele cancels out Ekitike opener

Paris Saint-Germain's unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Reims on Sunday.

Hugo Ekitike had given the visitors the lead in the 59th minute, but Marshall Munetsi equalised for Reims 10 minutes later.

The result leaves PSG top of the table with 16 points from six games, while Reims move up to 11th with eight points.

PSG were without Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, who were all rested ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Benfica on Wednesday.

Despite the absence of their star players, PSG started brightly and dominated possession.

They had a number of chances to open the scoring, but they were unable to find the back of the net.

Reims grew into the game as the first half progressed, and they had a few chances of their own.

However, they were unable to break through the PSG defence, and the two teams went into the break locked at 0-0.

PSG continued to press for the opening goal in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past the Reims defence.

Reims took the lead against the run of play in the 59th minute when Ekitike headed home from a corner.

PSG responded well to going behind, and they equalised 10 minutes later when Dembele scored from close range.

Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages, but neither side could find a winning goal.

The draw was a fair result on the balance of play.

PSG were the better team for long periods, but they were unable to find a way past the Reims defence.

Reims defended resolutely and took their chances when they came.

The result leaves PSG top of the table, but they will be disappointed not to have taken all three points.