This Tuesday, in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France 2024-2025, Paris Saint-Germain (1st in Ligue 1) take on Dunkerque (5th in Ligue 2) at Stade Pierre-Mauroy (kick-off 9.10pm, UTC+1). Ahead of the match, the press tried to guess the team that will be fielded by Paris coach Luis Enrique.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Ramos – Dembélé
Mayulu – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Beraldo – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Dembélé – Kvaratskhelia
Neves – Vitinha – Ruiz
Mendes – Beraldo – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma
Given the squad, every team seems possible, but there are inevitably uncertainties. The media are far from sure with Luis Enrique, as we’ve seen several times. He knows how to surprise, especially as there are so many options in the way he builds his team.
We suspect that a rotation is being prepared with the Champions League quarter-final against Aston Villa (March 9 and 15) in mind, but only the staff know the details. Some need rest, others need rhythm and confidence. The idea is to have a large squad ready for these two big matches.
Tonight’s opponents are normally within PSG’s reach. But there’s nothing easy about it, because it’s a special competition and a great team that also deserves a place in the semi-finals. Not to mention the fact that it’s a decisive match, whereas the championship puts less pressure on the result (apart from the unbeaten record).
