This Sunday, on matchday 5 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) will face Olympique de Marseille (7th) at the Stade Vélodrome (kick-off at 8:45 PM, CET). Ahead of this match, the press has been speculating about the starting lineup that Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique will choose.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Ramos – Lee
Ruiz – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
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L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Lee – Mbaye
Ruiz – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
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These are the two possible starting lineups, taking into account injuries and recent performances. However, there are still some doubts, as Luis Enrique is known to surprise the media, the fans, and the opposition. He relies on specific information, known only to him and his staff. This includes daily training observations, the physical condition of each player, and analysis of the opponent. Added to this is the uncertainty surrounding Bradley Barcola (23-year-old forward) since yesterday. It would be a significant psychological blow for Gonçalo Ramos (24) if he doesn’t start.
It’s important to manage the players’ physical and mental well-being, while also ensuring everyone feels involved. All of this, of course, while maintaining competitiveness. The goal is to play a great match and secure a victory.
We’ll find out the final lineup tonight, approximately one hour before kickoff, after the Paris Saint-Germain coaching staff has made its final decisions.
