This Tuesday, in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League playoff (the second leg is on Wednesday, February 25), Paris Saint-Germain (2nd in Ligue 1) will face AS Monaco (8th) at the Stade Louis II (kick-off at 9 pm, CET). Ahead of this match, the press has been trying to predict the starting lineup that Parisian coach Luis Enrique will field.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Dembélé – Kvaratskhelia
Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
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L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Dembélé – Lee
Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
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That team is a possibility for this European match, but nothing is ever certain in the media. We’ve already seen enough of Luis Enrique not giving any hints and knowing how to surprise, given the competition and versatility within his squad. Even if a certain core group has been established through recent performances.
There are always possible doubts, such as whether Désiré Doué will start, as well as Lee Kang-In. Both players have numerous options. This is good news, as the opposing team also has some uncertainty in its preparation for the match. Certainty will only come with the official announcement, about an hour before kickoff. And even then, there may still be some doubts about certain positions.
