PARIS (AP) – Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain faces Marseille, the biggest rival at the Park de Princess on Sunday.
When Marseille’s long-standing bragging rights as the only French side to win the Champions League are finally over psg I won Emphasis style Last season. On domestic flights, PSG pulled away from Marseille 13 Ligue 1 Title Compared to 9.
PSG has won four league games so far.
“We know the importance of this game for the fans and the club,” PSG coach Luis Enrique said. “It’s a strong rivalry.”
Marseille has improved under manager Roberto de Zerbi, but the players are still lacking confidence, and de Zerbi demanded that they show bolder and more ambition after a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Second-placed Reel is the only other unbeaten side and has the North Derby on the Lens on Saturday.
Key Match Up
Marseille Captain Leonardo Baradi could have a busy night for anyone he was facing.
It may be a relief that he doesn’t have to deal with injured stars Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, but his performance in the central defense is important for Marseille’s chances.
It’s the question of which balladies will appear.
Was it the combative and sturdy Baladi who did well in his artificial role against Real Madrid star Killian Mbappe on Tuesday? Or the error-prone Baladi who has given you a clumsy goal since joining four years ago?
The PSG defender will focus on Marseille forward Mason Greenwood. He sets the goal for the US winger against Madrid and has had two goals and three assists so far in League One.
Players to watch
Aladji Bamba is the newest player to go through Monaco’s highly-recognised Youth Academy. 19-year-old midfielder He was impressed with his first start last weekend with his victory over Auxerre.
He is scheduled to feature against the Mets on Sunday and will get more playing time as a former French star in the coming weeks Paul Pogba Working in his way to fitness.
Former Barcelona genius Ansu Fati You can also make your League One debut in Monaco.
From action
Monaco midfielder Dennis Zakaria misses weeks with a thigh muscle injury.
The injured PSG is waiting for more news on major midfielder Joan Neves after limping out early in Wednesday’s 4-0 Atalanta 4-0 loss in the Champions League.
From the field
Lens fans are still upset by the forceful policing before and after last Sunday’s match at Paris Saint-Germain.
A group of Lens supporters complained that they were surrounded by aggressive French riot police who were raised when they arrived in a designated area near Park des Princess.
When other officers came to search the bus, Lens supporters said they were prevented from leaving the bus by riot police known as CRS, who were outside. The woman on board was not even allowed to leave to use the toilet when she asked.
Tensions boiled, leading to short but violent clashes.
“The club wants to express deep concern about the situation being reserved for football supporters.” Lens said in a statement. “Clear rules must be consistently applied to respecting supporters and preserving a peaceful atmosphere in the stadium.”
The lens has no history of Holyganism, and fans have expressed their anger at their treatment.
French riot police were criticized for their own sake Aggressive behavior Before the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
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