PSG’s starting eleven has been revealed for the reception of Girona (9 p.m.) on the first day of the league phase of the Champions League. Safonov is indeed in the starting line-up.
Safonov first. As expected, Matvei Safonov will make his debut in the PSG goal replacing Gianluigi Donnarumma, absent for this match. The 25-year-old Russian will have in front of him in defense: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho and Nuno Mendes. Uncertain, Vitinha and Zaire-Emery start in midfield with Fabian Ruiz. It is Joao Neves who pays the price and starts on the bench. Up front, it is already classic with the trio Asensio, Barcola and Dembélé.
PSG’s eleven: Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz – Dembélé, Asensio, Barcola.
Opposite, Girona, who are new to the Champions League, are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation. Vande Beek, who has played for Ajax and Manchester United, is lined up in midfield while up front, the Parisians will have to be wary of Stuani, supported by Bryan Gil and Tsygankov.
The Girona eleven: Gazzaniga – Martinez, David Lopez, Krejci, Gutierrez – Martin, Romeu, Van de Beek – Tsygankov, Bryan Gil – Stuani.
