On the eve of a fiery clash against Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain heads into the match with a clear plan… and very little room for adjustment. After a 5-4 victory in the first leg, the Parisians will play for their place in the UEFA Champions League final on Wednesday night in Germany. And barring any surprises, the starting eleven is (almost) already decided.
There is no suspense regarding absentees: Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Chevalier, and Quentin Ndjantou are all ruled out. A major setback that forces Luis Enrique to reshuffle his right flank. The most likely solution? Dropping Warren Zaïre-Emery into a full-back role. A choice already tested, allowing the team to maintain its overall balance.
A key midfield decision still unresolved
Elsewhere, things are fairly straightforward. The only real question mark lies in midfield: Fabián Ruiz has just returned and lacks match rhythm. Lucas Beraldo can also step in centrally, but Désiré Doué offers a more attacking option. A key hint: Ruiz captained the side against Lorient before being rested, a strong signal from the coaching staff.
Up front, there is no debate. The attacking trio that dismantled Bayern in the first leg will be retained, with Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia expected to once again trouble the Bavarian defense.
PSG probable lineup:
Safonov – Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos (captain), Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Ruiz (or Beraldo), Vitinha, Neves – Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Like Bayern, Paris rotated their squad over the weekend to stay fresh. But with only a one-goal lead, there is no room for complacency. The plan is simple: control the game, strike quickly… and avoid another wild scenario like the first leg.
PSG has a lot at stake. A place in the final, and perhaps a historic turning point in the Luis Enrique era.
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