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 humor. Mind you, this is by no means an exhaustive tour of the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s match this Sunday against Strasbourg (7th) at the Stade de la Meinau as part of the 32nd day of Ligue 1 2024-2025 (kick-off 5pm, CET).
5 – Strasbourg, a pleasant team to watch.
A match, even if you’re a club fan, is always a two-team affair. So we appreciate it when our opponents are a pleasure to watch. That’s the case with Strasbourg and their coach Liam Rosenior, who has come up with some attacking ideas.
There’s also an enthusiasm in this young squad that can make games a little crazy (which has led to points being won and lost). So we’re hoping for a good match against a team fighting for European qualification at the end of the season.
4 – Waiting for Arsenal.
There’s a lot to be said for today’s game – and we’re not done yet – but it’s not as eagerly anticipated as the Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal next Wednesday at the Parc des Princes. We just want the time to fly by between now and then. This match, which should be fast-paced and spectacular, seems like a good idea.
3 – A calendar that allows for opportunities.
With this famous Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, we’re expecting at least a little rotation for this match. This is an opportunity for players to show themselves and score points.
With a view to the upcoming fixtures. So we’re hoping to see some motivated players, ready to show off the quality of this group. Like Gonçalo Ramos, Lee Kang-In, Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Senny Mayulu.
2 – The European race in Ligue 1.
As mentioned above, a match always involves 2 teams. Here, we can’t overlook the very clear stakes for Strasbourg: the race for European places in Ligue 1.
Like Nice last weekend, this is a very important match, where every point can make the difference in a tight battle. A new guarantee of pace, with PSG needing to be ready to avoid another nasty surprise.
1 – A European record to extend.
A defeat would be particularly unpleasant for Paris, not to mention the fact that victory is often the best preparation for what’s to come (even if questioning oneself is sometimes the best thing).
The Ligue 1 single-season unbeaten record will remain with Nantes (32 matches), but Paris can take the record for away matches in the 5 major leagues (England, Germany, Spain, Italy, France) as far as possible, having overtaken AC Milan (1991-1993) in Nantes (39 matches).
It’s a plus, but also a great way to make history when you consider the competition and the difficulty of being so regular.
