It’s heating up in front of the Parisian goal
Already activity in the Parisian area with a double shot countered by Seko Fofana! It’s cleared by the Parisian defense!
First scorer, big winner?
Lens (10/10) and Paris (13/13) are the only two teams to have won every match in which they opened the scoring in Ligue 1 this season.
LENS-PSG KICK OFF!
Let’s go for this shock of the 17th day of Ligue 1 between Lens and PSG! The ambitious dolphin receives a solid leader in a meeting that promises to be exciting!
Mbappé acclaimed by the Lensois public
First the whistles of Bollaert at the entrance to the goalkeepers’ lawn then his first Parisian players then… applause and songs for the striker of the France team. Kylian Mbappé who, in turn, applauded the Lensois public.
C.Brossard
An unstoppable PSG?
Paris is undefeated in its last 12 trips to Ligue 1, the longest running streak (10 wins, 2 draws).
Paris have scored in each of their last 35 Ligue 1 matches played in January (91 goals).
Lens has a shot to play against PSG
Lens has won only one of its last 13 matches against Paris in Ligue 1 (6 draws, 6 losses), it was September 10, 2020 (1-0 at home).
Lens remains on two unbeaten receptions against Paris since its rise in Ligue 1 in 2020/21 (1 win, 1 draw), one of the only 3 teams against which Paris has still not won away over the period with Monaco (2 losses) and Rennes (1 draw, 1 loss).
The composition of PSG with Hakimi on the left side, Mukiele on the right
Donnarumma – Mukiele, Marquinhos, Ramos, Hakimi – Danilo, Ruiz, Verratti, Soler – Ekitike, Mbappe
The lensoise composition has fallen
Openda, Haïdara and Claude-Maurice back in the starting lineup.
Samba – Gradit, Danso, Medina – Frankowski, Abdul Samed, Fofana, Haïdara – Claude-Maurice – Sotoca, Openda
The last echoes 2 hours before kick-off
The match ball will be handed over by Vladimir Smicer, former RC Lens player (96-98). A minute of applause will be respected in tribute to Pelé. 1000 Parisian supporters will take place in the visitor parking lot.
John Bommel
The probable line-up of PSG
With the absence of Neymar (suspended), Christophe Galtier will not field the same 11 as against Strasbourg. Achraf Hakimi could start on the left. Hugo Ekitike is tipped to start in attack with Kylian Mbappé, Pablo Sarabia or Carlos Soler
Probable composition:
Donnarumma – Mukiele, Marquinhos, Ramos, Hakimi – Danilo, Vitinha, Verratti, Soler or Sarabia – Ekitike, Mbappé.
Fabrice Hawkins
A warm welcome from Lensois supporters for Mbappé?
At a press conference on Saturday, Franck Haise and Seko Fofana assured that Kylian Mbappé will receive a warm welcome from Lensois supporters.
“I believe that the Lensois supporters, of Bollaert, those who will be present, are lovers of football and the game. I think that they will give a warm welcome to Kylian Mbappé because he deserves it, announced Franck Haise. Beyond doing a lot of things for Paris, he also does a lot for France. He will be well received.”
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The 100th for Franck Haise
RC Lens coach Franck Haise will officiate for the 100th time on the Sang et Or bench this Sunday evening against PSG in Ligue 1 (8:45 p.m.). Since his arrival in Ligue 2 in February 2020, the technician has done a colossal job in Pas-de-Calais.
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PSG without Messi and Neymar
Christophe Galtier must do without two stars this Sunday. If Kylian Mbappé, top scorer for the calendar year, is there, Neymar is suspended after his red card against Strasbourg. For his part, Lionel Messi is still on vacation after his title of world champion and is expected only Monday or Tuesday in training.
Lens is perfect at home
The start of the Lensois season at home is simply perfect, with 8 wins in 8 games, including prestigious successes against Lyon or Rennes.
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What could be better for the new year than a Ligue 1 clash between Lens, second in the championship, and the Parisian leader, in an atmosphere that promises to be exceptional at Bollaert. Kick off will be at 8:45 p.m.