Here’s our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with some adaptations). We’ll take a look at what’s attractive before each match, with a mix of seriousness and humour. Mind you, this is by no means an exhaustive tour of the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s match this Tuesday against Aston Villa at Villa Park in the second leg of the Champions League 2024-2025 quarter-finals (kick-off 9pm, CET).
5 – Who will start?
It’s been a big debate in recent hours: who will start between Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola? Knowing that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could be added to the question. And coach Luis Enrique could be in for a surprise. So we’re still waiting on the line-up to see the strategy and perhaps some strong choices.
4 – Dembélé, back in goal?
Dembélé didn’t score in the first leg. We’ve lost touch with his exceptional form this year. Is he ready to score again straight away? He probably is. Possibly with a show.
3 – Doué ready to confirm again?
Whether he’s a starter or a substitute, Doué should be given plenty of playing time. This player, whose talent has been underlined by all lately, will be eagerly awaited. For the moment, he has shown that pressure doesn’t scare him, and we’re counting on him to confirm this. He’s got a great career ahead of him, and we can’t wait to see what happens next.
2 – Aston Villa need to push on, with plenty of goals to come?
Aston Villa lost the first leg 3-1, so we’ll have to score before we can go up again. There’s no choice but to attack, at least for a while. This pressure could help us find gaps, but it could also open the door for PSG to quickly take advantage of them. We can look forward to a spectacle, even if it’s not always that simple.
1 – A place in the semi-finals up for grabs.
There are many possible elements, particular points to watch… But the main thing is there: to qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League. It’s a huge stakes, obviously, and therefore quite enough to watch the match. Let’s hope it’s a great evening all the way to the end for the Parisians.
