Athletic Bilbao got a real breath of fresh air before taking on PSG in the Champions League. Shaken in Europe, the Basques regained momentum by defeating Atlético Madrid (1-0) at the very end of a tense match. PSG will therefore face a tough opponent. Here is the probable lineup.
Meanwhile, PSG arrives in strong form… but not without issues. The Parisians are coming off a 5-0 win against Rennes, yet Luis Enrique will have to cope without two starters: Ousmane Dembélé, ill, and especially Lucas Chevalier, still out after his collision with Monaco. Two major absences, at the worst possible time.
Key absences and returning players for a decisive clash
The good news comes from the return of key players: Désiré Doué, Nuno Mendes and Illia Zabarnyi rejoin the squad, finally providing some relief to a defense and an attacking unit weakened in recent days.
The Paris squad for Bilbao: Matvey Safonov, Martin James, Renato Marin – Marquinhos, Illia Zabarnyi, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho – Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu, Warren Zaïre-Emery, João Neves – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Gonzalo Ramos, Désiré Doué, Lee Kang-In, Bradley Barcola, Quentin Ndjantou, Ibrahim Mbaye.
In this context, PSG could line up at San Mamés with an eleven built around Safonov in goal; a defense of Pacho – Marquinhos – Zabarnyi – Zaïre-Emery; a midfield of Vitinha – Neves – Fabián Ruiz; and an attacking trio of Kvaratskhelia – Gonzalo Ramos or Lee – Barcola. Bilbao rebuilding, Paris in form but depleted: Wednesday night at San Mamés promises an electric atmosphere.
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