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Monaco vs. PSG: Live Updates from the Champions League Playoff
Welcome to our live coverage of the Champions League playoff first leg between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, taking place this Tuesday at 9:00 PM CET at the Stade Louis II. PSG, traditionally a top-eight team in the competition, finished 11th in the group stage after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham. Monaco finished 21st. Last season, Monaco’s Champions League journey ended at this stage against Benfica (0-1, 3-3). PSG also went through the playoff round last year, convincingly defeating Brest (0-3, 7-0).
Team News & Controversy
The PSG camp has been navigating some turbulence surrounding comments made by Ousmane Dembélé following the recent Ligue 1 defeat to Rennes. Luis Enrique and João neves have addressed the situation with composure, choosing to downplay the controversy ahead of this crucial Champions League match.
Probable PSG Lineup:
Recent reports indicate Matvey Safonov will continue in goal for PSG, ahead of Lucas Chevalier. Luis Enrique will be without Senny Mayulu and Fabian Ruiz due to injury.
* Goalkeeper: safonov
* Defenders: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, mendes
* midfielders: Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves
* Forwards: Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, and either doué or Barcola.
(Note: Initial reports suggested a lineup of Köhn - Vanderson,Kehrer,Faes,Caio Henrique – L.Camara, Zakaria, Golovine – Akliouche, Balogun, Adingra, but this appears to be a Monaco lineup from a different source and is not the PSG lineup.)
Key Storylines
* Dembélé’s Comments: The focus remains on Dembélé’s public criticism and how the team responds on the pitch.
* Safonov’s Continued Start: Safonov’s selection in goal signals continued faith from Luis Enrique.
* Injury Concerns: The absence of Mayulu and Ruiz will test PSG’s squad depth.
* Playoff Pressure: Both teams are eager to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage.
Sources:
* [https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-des-champions/monaco-psg-la-compo-probable-des-parisiens-avec-safonov-une-nouvelle-fois-titulaire_AV-202602160946.html](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-des-champions/monaco-psg-la-compo-probable-des-parisiens-avec-safonov-une-nouvelle-fois-titulaire_AV
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