Here’s our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with some adaptations). We’ll take a look at what’s attractive before each match, with a mix of seriousness and humor. Mind you, this is not an exhaustive tour of the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s match this Sunday against Le Havre (16th) at the Parc des Princes as part of Matchday 30 of Ligue 1 2024-2025 (kick-off 5pm, CET).
5- Back to winning ways.
Qualification is the most important thing for PSG on Tuesday against Aston Villa, but they still need to lose to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. Paris are demanding and have a certain momentum to build, so we need to get back into the swing of things straight away. Even if the Parisians are champions, there’s no question of giving Le Havre a gift.
4 – Room for the Titis?
Just after 2 intense matches in the Champions League and before playing again on Tuesday at Nantes (match postponed from Ligue 1 matchday 29), it’s possible that there will be some rotation. Warren Zaïre-Emery (19-year-old midfielder) and Senny Mayulu (18-year-old midfielder) are two regulars we can expect to see.
But we can also think of players who have played less with the professional squad, such as Ibrahim Mbaye (17-year-old striker) who has lost time with injury. And perhaps a surprise?
3 – Lee back…
Lee Kang-In hasn’t played since his injury during the March international break. But the 24-year-old midfielder/attacker has been “available” since the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Aston Villa, and could therefore return to the pitch. The competition is tough, and he knows he’ll have to get into the rhythm straight away.
2 – And other internationals too?
Gonçalo Ramos (23-year-old striker) played just one minute against Aston Villa, so he must be hungry for points. The same goes for Lucas Hernandez (29-year-old defender), who didn’t play either. There could be opportunities, there’s pace and there’s confidence to be gained.
1 – Le Havre play for survival, PSG aim for history.
There are always many possible details, but let’s not forget what’s essential: the collective stakes. Le Havre, for example, is in 16th place and has to fight for survival. PSG, on the other hand, still have other objectives to prepare for, in addition to the Champions League and the Coupe de France. There’s a record of invincibility up for grabs, which would be historic, it’s no mean feat.
