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#paris-saint-germain

PSG's Joe Echegini curled an effort against the far post in the second minute, but United gradually grew into the game and after Hinata Miyazawa shot wide, they went ahead through Melvine Malard in the 31st minute. Malard outmuscled Griedge Mbock to reach Jayde Riviere's ball up the right touchline, cut inside, then whipped a fine effort beyond former United goalkeeper Mary Earps.

You may like Pochettino enjoyed a fine playing career, starting off at Newell's Old Boys in his native Argentina before playing under Marcelo Bielsa at Espanyol in Spain. The centre-back moved to PSG in 2001 to play alongside the likes of Ronaldinho and Mikel Arteta in France, and went to the 2002 World Cup, again with Bielsa as his manager. Mauricio Pochettino is perhaps best loved at Spurs

- Real Madrid hold a "genuine interest" in Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven, according to TEAMtalk. Spurs have no intention of losing the 24-year-old leave -- who hit the headlines this week for his stunning solo goal against FC Copenhagen -- but the door could be opened if they fail to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League, with Paris Saint-Germain also closely monitoring the situation.

Paris Saint-Germain picked up another injury on Wednesday as forward Désiré Doué went off in the second half of their 1-1 draw at lowly Lorient. Doué clutched his right thigh before being removed on a stretcher in the 61st minute with his hands on his face. "It was a bit of a strange injury, I don't know yet what his condition is," PSG coach Luis Enrique said. "I hope it is not a serious one, but we must wait and see."

There were many top-class performances in this week's Champions League matches, but the one Nuno Mendes produced in Paris Saint-Germain's demolition of Bayer in Leverkusen surely stands out. Quite apart from every other aspect of his game, the left-back assisted Willian Pacho for the opening goal, and got on the scoresheet himself.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a stellar campaign in 2024-25, registering 46 goal involvements (33 goals, 13 assists) in all competitions for Luis Enrique's side. His impressive form in front of goal saw him lift the Ballon d'Or last month, becoming only the second PSG player to do so, after eight-time winner Lionel Messi back in 2021. Dembele started the 2025-26 campaign strongly with two goals and one assist in three Ligue 1 appearances before getting injured while on international duty with France.

PSG struck after just six minutes when Barcola slotted the ball past Mike Penders after a neat pass from Desire Doue, but the latter's brother Guela provided the assist for Strasbourg's equaliser as his cross was headed in by Panichelli. Julio Enciso was causing a lot of problems for the hosts, first being denied by Lucas Chevalier and then hitting the side-netting.

Leading through Hakon Arnar Haraldsson's sixth-minute strike at the Stadio Olimpico, manager Bruno Genesio watched Turkiye goalkeeper Berke Ozer save three consecutive penalties as a result of a spot kick awarded to Roma in the 80th minute that was retaken twice. "It's the first time I've seen that," said Genesio, whose side won 1-0. "It's very strong emotions and indescribable joy for the whole group.