PSG and Manchester City face each other in a clash as prestigious as it is important this Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique’s players host the English champions. Both teams need to obtain a result otherwise their chances of qualification will be seriously reduced.
PSG, leader of the championship, undefeated in Ligue 1, must absolutely raise the bar this Wednesday evening in the Champions League. After being beaten by Arsenal, Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich, PSG, who also drew against PSV, are on the verge of elimination. Paris only has two matches left in this group phase and therefore has every interest in winning against the Mancunian ogre.
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One of Ousmane Dembélé’s most important matches
The good news is that the Paris Saint-Germain squad is almost complete. But above all, Bradley Barcola ended a drought of 12 games without scoring against Espaly then Lens. For his part, Ousmane Dembélé is sparkling on the pitch. The former FC Barcelona winger, criticized for his lack of realism, is now shaking the nets.
He already has 11 goals this season and he is very motivated by the idea of facing Manchester City: “It’s one of the most important matches with Newcastle last year where we couldn’t lose. These are the two most important that I played with PSG, without forgetting the double confrontation against Barça.
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After missing the last two matches due to a virus, the Paris international is feeling better: “I had a little flu. I was unwell for five or six days. Since Saturday, it’s been better. I feel ready against Manchester City, we are going to give our all, it is not going to be easy, we know that it is a crucial match for us, we have to be a little crazy, play on instinct and also be disciplined. to be able to take the three points We deserve more. points, but that’s how it is, that’s football.”
-Manchester City is doing much better
But be careful, opposite is Manchester City. The four-time reigning English champion, winner of the Champions League in 2023, has raised the bar after a disappointing first part of the season. Only fifth in the Premier League, the English club has just scored 20 goals in four games, but remains poorly ranked in this European competition. This match is therefore very open, confirms PSG legend Vincent Guérin, interviewed by Europe 1:
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“Yes, it’s a complicated meeting for both teams, because Manchester is a little sick too, even if the results are better. PSG crushes the French championship, but in the Champions League, it’s more complicated and lacks reference at this level It is also one of the last matches, so it is almost a final for both teams with fear in their stomachs to qualify. There are still points to be taken for PSG. but victory is imperative to have more certainty and continue in this new format of the Champions League.
The former international, winner of the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1996 and who played in a Champions League semi-final with Paris against AC Milan, is impressed by Ousmane Dembélé’s season: “It’s a player who makes a difference and capable of everything: scoring goals, assisting and creating incredible opportunities. He is a player who can destabilize an opposing team and he is a very strong asset for PSG,” he concludes.
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PSG must therefore do everything to block the way for Erling Haaland’s teammates before a final trip planned to Stuttgart, in a week.
