Which PSG against Atlético de Madrid?

Axel Allag, Media365, published on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

PSG, already with its back to the wall before the reception of Atlético de Madrid (this Wednesday 9 p.m.) should once again be able to count on Gianluigi Donnarumma in goals, but also Warren Zaire-Emery in midfield.

PSG must raise their voice in the Champions League. The capital's club occupies 23rd position in the league phase rankings this Wednesday morning but its performances in the premier European competition do not encourage optimism as it only won against Girona at the last minute. (1-0) before being defeated by Arsenal (2-0) then upset by PSV Eindhoven at Parc (1-1). So, obviously, the reception of Antoine Girezmann's Atlético de Madrid is of a certain importance while the Colchoneros are in an even more uncomfortable position (28th in the ranking).

Donnarumma back in goal and the eternal uncertainty of the top striker

On the occasion of this first real display at the Parc des Princes this season, Luis Enrique should start on a different starting lineup from the one lined up against Lens on Saturday (1-0), confirming that he changes teams each time from one match to another since the start of this 2024-2025 financial year. The Asturian, who thinks that PSG “is one of the best teams in the Champions League”, should according to our colleagues from Parisian start Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal while he will decide this Wednesday “after a good cappuccino who will play” between the Italian and Matvey Safonov, started against Lens for a tactical reason.

The PSG rearguard should not vary with the classic, namely Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes as full-backs and the hinge formed by Marquinhos and Pacho. It is obviously possible that Warren Zaire-Emery returns to midfield after Fabian Ruiz's lackluster performance against Lens. The French international could form the midfield trio with Vitinha and Joao Neves. Up front, wingers Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola should still be there, and doubt still remains regarding number 9 while Gonçalo Ramos is still absent. Marco Asensio would be in balance with Lee Kang-In in order to be aligned up front in a false center-forward role.

The probable composition of PSG against Atlético de Madrid : Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves – Dembélé, Asensio or Lee, Barcola.