The long-awaited Champions Trophy will pit Paris Saint-Germain against AS Monaco this Sunday in Doha, at 5:30 p.m. Initially planned for China, the event marks the first major meeting of 2025 for these two teams.
With a full squad, the Parisian coach can field his typical team. In the cages, Donnarumma should keep his place, protected by a defense made up of Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Mendes.
In midfield, uncertainty remains between João Neves and Fabian Ruiz to accompany Zaire-Emery and Vitinha. In attack, Désiré Doué could be established as a false nine, surrounded by Dembélé and Barcola. Gonçalo Ramos, although operational after his injury, could start on the bench.
Probable composition of PSG:
Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves or Ruiz – Dembélé, Doué, Barcola
Adi Hütter’s challenge for Monaco
As for AS Monaco, coach Adi Hütter must do without Wilfried Singo, who is suspended. However, it sees the return of key players, including goalkeeper Radek Majecki and midfielder Denis Zakaria. In attack, Breel Embolo should lead the line, supported by Akliouche and Ben Seghir, with Golovin or Minamino in support.
Probable composition of Monaco:
Majecki – Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Caio Henrique – Zakaria, Camara – Akliouche, Minamino or Golovin, Ben Seghir – Embolo
