This Tuesday, in the first leg of the Champions League 2024-2025 semi-final (return on May 7), Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 9pm, CET). On the eve of this encounter, the press tried to guess the team that will be fielded by Paris coach Luis Enrique.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
Given the squad, this team seems possible, but we’re bound to remain cautious, since coach Luis Enrique always knows how to surprise. There’s no question of giving any indications to the press or the opposition. We’ve already seen some strong choices this season.
So much the better, as it makes Paris unpredictable and therefore more difficult to face. Even if there is now a standard team taking shape. For example, there’s almost no doubt about the defense.
It’s a little more complicated in midfield and attack. Not least because Désiré Doué can play in either line, as well as being a substitute for this match. A lot can change with this choice.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia or Bradley Barcola could be substitutes as well as starters. There could also be a “surprise” in midfield, although Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and João Neves seem to be making a name for themselves. Warren Zaïre-Emery should not be forgotten.
Let’s wait until tonight, about 1 hour before the match, to find out for sure.
