Spain need strikers to step up in Nations League semifinal vs. Italy
Graham Hunter, Spain writerJun 14, 2023, 05:00 AM ET
CloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.It's extremely unfortunate that just when Spain desperately need a jack-in-the-box, it's a few jackals who've popped up instead.
Paris St-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe apologised to the team's away fans through a megaphone following their 3-1 defeat at Monaco in Ligue 1. PSG, who were without Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Marco Verratti, have lost twice in four days.Wissam Ben Yedder set up Aleksandr Golovin for Monaco's first goal, adding two more himself in a dominant win.
Mbappe, Messi, and Verratti take part in PSG training ahead of Champions League clash vs Bayern Munich
Well this was shockingly predictable.After a week of reports that Paris Saint-Germain would be reduced to a skeleton crew in the upcoming Champions League game versus Bayern Munich it looks like their key players will feature after all.Leo Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Marco Verratti all completed some form of training on Sunday, and according to Le Parisien will definitely make the game against Bayern on Tuesday.
Neymar carried off as Messi scores late PSG winner
Neymar was carried off on a stretcher before Lionel Messi scored a 95th-minute winner as Paris St-Germain gained an incredible win over Lille.PSG had been 2-0 ahead and 3-2 behind after goals from Lille's Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David and Jonathan Bamba transformed the match.Kylian Mbappe, who opened the scoring, grabbed his second in the 87th minute to give PSG hope of victory.
Christophe Galtier admits PSG are 'worried' about Bayern Munich clash
Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has conceded that he is worried about the prospect of facing Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.The Parisians have endured a real slump in 2023, having won just five of their ten games across all competitions since the turn of the year.
Verdict: PSG win & Both teams to score Best Odds: 11/5 Bookmaker: Unibet Looking to lay down another Champions League marker on Wednesday night, PSG will make the trip to Juventus.Juventus Starting with the hosts, while Juventus might have managed to claim a 1-0 victory away at Leece over the weekend, it doesn't cover what has been a worrying rut for the Italian heavyweights.
Juventus vs Paris Saint-Germain - Champions League: Team news, lineups & prediction
Champions League 9:30 PM GMT Juventus and PSG prepare for Champions League battle / (Emilio Andreoli | Eurasia Sport Images) Juventus will bring the curtain down on their Champions League humiliation when they welcome Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.The Serie A giants have had a wretched campaign and have already been eliminated, leaving them attempting to hold off Maccabi Haifa for a spot in the Europa League.
Christophe Galtier believes a back three will enable PSG to beat Bayern Munich
Speaking to CanalPlusFoot ahead of the big Champions League clash on Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier said he's considering using a back three against Bayern Munich this week.Rather than a reaction to tactical changes by Julian Nagelsmann after the Mainz game, Galtier seems to feel that the back three benefits PSG tactically on the pitch, and it may make a difference against Bayern.
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lille - Football Match Report - February 19, 2023 - ESPN
Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday and lift them eight points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table.PSG, who have struggled for consistency since their return from the World Cup break, extended their lead over second-placed Marseille, who travel to Toulouse later Sunday.
(Video) Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting fires Bayern Munich into lead vs PSG
Bayern Munich have taken the lead during tonight's Champions League knockout second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.Following their 1-0 away victory in the tie's first fixture last month, the German outfit, who are back playing on home soil tonight, have doubled their advantage overall.Off the back of some collective high pressing from the Bavarians, striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting managed to slot home a close-range pass from teammate Leon Goretzka.
PSG predicted lineup vs Juventus - Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain head to Juventus on Wednesday night still needing points to top their Champions League group and secure a supposedly easier knockout stage draw.They also have the added incentive of being able to rub some salt into Juventus wounds.Here is how they could set up in Turin.Will Hugo Ekitike to get rare chance for PSG? / Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma - The former Milan man will relish the chance to heap more misery on Juventus.
AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain - Football Match Report - February 11, 2023 - ESPN
AS Monaco punished a Paris Saint-Germain side decimated by injuries to register a 3-1 victory in Ligue 1 on Saturday, led by captain Wissam Ben Yedder's first-half double and assist.Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Marco Verratti were missing for league leaders PSG but it was their defence that came under scrutiny as they struggled to cope with Monaco's attack.
Bavarian Podcast Works S5E19: Reacting to Bayern Munich drawing PSG in the Champions League Ro16 + Werder Bremen preview
So the Champions league draw is over, which is the reason why we delayed recording this podcast until Monday so we could talk about who Bayern Munich will play in the Round of 16.It turned out to be Paris Saint-German, a team we've faced a number of times in the last few years.Boasting an attack with the likes of Leo Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe, the Parisians have a formidable XI that can beat any team on their day.