This Sunday, during Matchday 5 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (7th) face Olympique de Marseille (13th) at the Stade Vélodrome (kick-off at 8:45 PM, CET). Ahead of the match, the press has attempted to predict the lineups that will be fielded by PSG coach Luis Enrique and his Marseille counterpart, Bruno Génésio.
OM:
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Paixão – Gouiri – Harit
Gomes – Hojbjerg – Abdelli
Emerson – Aguerd – Egan-Riley – Weah
De Lange
L’Equipe (4-2-3-1) –
Gouiri
Paixão – Harit – Abdallah
Abdelli – Hojbjerg
Emerson – Aguerd – Egan-Riley – Weah
De Lange
PSG:
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Torres – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos- Zaïre-Emery
Safonov.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Doué – Dembélé – Torres
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos- Zaïre-Emery
Safonov.
As always, a note of caution is in order, as nothing is certain until the official lineup is announced (about an hour before kickoff). Nevertheless, this is a highly anticipated and crucial clash. It is safe to assume both coaches will field their strongest possible sides, especially given the upcoming international break—a break that will feel particularly long for whichever club fails to win tonight.
For Marseille, following a transfer window defined by player departures, options appear more limited. However, Bruno Génésio might spring a surprise for this Classico, having frequently troubled PSG while managing previous clubs. On the Paris side, Luis Enrique has a wealth of options in every position and will partly base his selection on the competition for places seen during the week. Certainty is elusive regarding the lineup, particularly given the versatility of players capable of filling multiple roles. Tough decisions will inevitably have to be made, especially in the attacking department.
