"For the first time since the end of the 1970s, we have a Paris derby in the French top flight! Sunday sees local rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Paris Football Club face each other for the first time this season. Their two stadiums are only a few yards from each other, on the west side of the French capital and this time, they'll meet at the Parc des Princes."
"The European champions were not crowned Winter champions, as is usual, because Lens are the league leaders at the moment, but PSG need to start 2026 with a bang like they did with 2025, when their second half of the season was so much better than the first half of it. Luis Enrique has everyone available for this game, apart from Achraf Hakimi who is away at AFCON with Morocco. It is still a massive boost because it has been so rare so far this season."
"For Paris FC, the dynamic is very different. They have not won in Ligue 1 since Nov. 1, and manager Stephane Gill is under immense pressure after three defeats and two draws in a row. PFC will invest in the January transfer window to strengthen their team, which is 14th heading into this match, just four points above the relegation zone, but they face a massive mountain to climb for them at the start of 2026."
Kickoff is Sunday at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. GMT). Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC meet in the first Ligue 1 Paris derby since the late 1970s, with the match staged at the Parc des Princes. PSG trail Lens at winter but aim to start 2026 strongly after a far better second half in 2025. Luis Enrique has a full squad available except for Achraf Hakimi, who is at AFCON with Morocco. Paris FC have not won since Nov. 1, sit 14th, and their manager Stephane Gill faces pressure after three defeats and two draws; the club plans January reinforcements.
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