This Wednesday, as part of the Champions League 2024-2025 Round of 16 (return on Tuesday March 11), Paris Saint-Germain take on Liverpool at the Parc des Princes (kick-off 9pm, UTC+1). 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) –
Barcola – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
Given the full squad, this team seems possible and everyone is in agreement. But we remain cautious, since Luis Enrique does not give indications to the press. We regularly see a discrepancy between what is put forward in the media and the official line-up. However, there is a “standard team” that is taking shape in the Champions League.
At least, it’s between fewer players than in other competitions, where we logically see more rotation. Now, we can never rule out a surprise with the Spanish coach, who relies on tough competition and detailed analysis of his opponents to find spaces to use and others to defend.
