Live! Paris FC vs Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1
The Paris derby arrives with Paris Saint-Germain already crowned champions, facing a local rival eager to spoil the celebration and close the season with a historic victory.
Paris Saint-Germain heads into this match as the newly crowned Ligue 1 champion and will play its first game with the title already secured. However, the Parisian side also has its focus on the UEFA Champions League final, where they will look to defend their European crown against Arsenal.
Luis Enrique is expected to make several rotations in order to protect his key players ahead of the continental showdown. With the league practically wrapped up for weeks, the goal is to maintain competitive rhythm without physically overworking the team’s stars.
Even so, losing against their city rivals is not part of PSG’s plans. The squad wants to finish the domestic season in dominant fashion and arrive in top form for the biggest match of the year.
The Parisian club is currently enjoying excellent form. They already defeated Paris FC 2-1 in January thanks to goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, while also carrying a strong run of results that confirms the dominance they have displayed throughout the French season.
Last 5 Matches for PSG
PSG 3-0 Nantes
Angers 0-3 PSG
PSG 2-2 Lorient
PSG 1-0 Brest
Lens 0-2 PSG
How Paris FC Arrives
Paris FC comes into this clash with no pressure in the standings. The team managed by Antoine Kombouaré has already secured survival and no longer has a chance to qualify for European competitions, making this match a perfect opportunity to give its fans something to celebrate at the end of the campaign.
After returning to the top flight this season following several decades away, the Parisian club has managed to establish itself and compete confidently against major opponents.
They also know what it takes to upset PSG. In the Coupe de France, they produced one of the biggest surprises of the season by eliminating the Parisian giants thanks to a goal from Jonathan Ikoné.
Now, they will attempt to repeat the feat in league play and finish the tournament with a prestigious victory over the champions.
Last 5 Matches for Paris FC
Paris FC 4-1 Monaco
Metz 1-3 Paris FC
Paris FC 0-1 Lille
Paris FC 4-0 Brest
Rennes 2-1 Paris FC
Possible PSG Lineup (4-3-3)
Safonov; Mayulu, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernández; Neves, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha; Dembélé, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia.
Possible Paris FC Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Trapp; Traoré, Coppola, Otávio, Sangui; Lees-Melou, Matondo; Gory, Kebbal, Koleosho; Geubbels.
