The PSG-OM match classified at risk level 4
Even without Marseille supporters, banned from traveling by two ministerial and prefectural decrees, this match was classified as risk level 4. The public authorities consider that there remain “proven risks of trouble”. It is in this spirit that six CRS forces or mobile gendarmes are mobilized.
OM arrive in confidence at the Park
The series of Paris, author of three draws in a row in all competitions, clashes with the good pass of Marseille. The two victories in a row in the Champions League against Sporting Portugal put the Marseillais back in the race for the round of 16 of the competition and made forget the surprise defeat against AC Ajaccio, last Saturday at the Vélodrome.
A classic with stakes
The threat is real in the standings for PSG, leaders who are only three points ahead of OM when they receive the Marseillais, fourth, at the Parc. Beyond the sporting context, it is above all their extra-sporting problems that the Parisians will try to forget for an evening. And what better than a Classic to free the heads.
The PSG eleven has fallen!
PSG advance with a four-man defense, a first for Christophe Galtier with Paris. The Parisian defensive sector is particularly disturbed with the withdrawal of Presnel Kimpembe and the suspension of Sergio Ramos. Absent from the last two games (calf contracture), Lionel Messi is back in front to accompany Kylian Mbappé and Neymar.
Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Danilo, Bernat – Vitinha, Verratti, Fabian Ruiz – Messi, Mbappé, Neymar.
The composition of OM is known!
Igor Tudor renews the same starting lineup as that lined up in Lisbon on Wednesday in the Champions League. Eric Bailly has a second start for the first time this season, alongside Chancel Mbemba and Leonardo Balerdi in defense. Sead Kolasinac is the only absentee on the Marseille side.
Pau Lopez – Mbemba, Bailly, Balerdi – Clauss, Rongier, Veretout, Tavares – Guendouzi, Harit – Sanchez.
It’s confirmed, PSG is changing the system
As announced by RMC Sport on Saturday, PSG is changing the system. For the first time this season, Christophe Galtier (deprived of Ramos and Kimpembe) opts for a four-man defense. The hinge will be formed by Marquinhos and Danilo. The technician confirmed it on Amazon Prime Video.
“A four behind, we tried to densify the heart of the game. Not to try to counter OM but to impose a certain way of playing on them,” said Galtier, also confirming the tenure of Lionel Messi, back from injury.
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PSG concerns “worry a little” Raï
Guest of Bartoli Time on RMC, Raï admits that the extra-sporting problems of PSG make him worried. “When we see everything that is happening off the field, we are a little worried if we like PSG, recognizes the former Parisian No. 10. But at the same time, there is a great team that can have a great season. We hope it will get better.”
“Paris has always been difficult, continues the 57-year-old Brazilian. There have always been stories. But compared to my time, I think the players are looking for it more today. We weren’t looking for it and it happened. It’s already difficult in the capital club, there’s a lot of expectation, but the players sometimes give reasons for it to happen. They have to be careful about that. He doesn’t You mustn’t add to it when the context is already difficult. Football is also the art of knowing how to manage crises. Because there are bound to be crises during a season. That’s off the field. But if you know how to get out of a crisis like that, you come out stronger. Leaders must play an important role in such times.”
Rai advises Mbappé to “take his time”
A few hours before the clash between PSG and OM, Raï speaks in Bartoli Time on RMC. And the former Parisian No. 10 takes the opportunity to give Kylian Mbappé some advice. “The players today have more power than in my time. I played with Romario and players who were not easy to manage either, explains the 57-year-old Brazilian. He (Mbappé) is so talented , he’s so eager and he’s so hungry… A career goes by quickly but sometimes you have to take your time too. He will have time to experience a lot of things in his career. If he doesn’t feel good about atmosphere and that not all the details are perfect, it happens. You can’t have everything you want at 23. You have to build. He’s already world champion. He’s done a lot of things, he going to do a lot of other things. I would have liked him to be able to take his time from time to time. Sometimes there are other solutions. It’s not what we had imagined, but it can walk too. You have to trust the people who are next to you.”
“A horror”, Payet tells how he is spoiled the results of L1 by Guendouzi
In an interview with Prime Video, Dimitri Payet, OM’s playmaker, explains that he watches a lot of football matches. A devouring passion not always easy to live with when he is with some of his partners, Mattéo Guendouzi in mind.
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“PSG is not a team that doubts”, assures Ginola
David Ginola, the former PSG striker (1992-1995), will be at the Parc des Princes to encourage his favorite club against OM (8:45 p.m.). “We are on a different configuration compared to previous years. Marseille are three points behind Paris. Now, Paris, on paper, remains enormous. When he decides to raise his level of play, with the players who form the group , I believe he is capable of beating anyone today, all over the world, he analyzes on PSG website. There is no photo. Everything can always happen in a game, but I don’t think Paris is a team that doubts. I think Paris Saint-Germain this year is even stronger.”
Jérémy Ménez’s prediction for this PSG-OM
Our consultant RMC Sport sees his favorite club win this evening at the Parc des Princes: “I am Parisian, so it will not be a big surprise. I think that if Paris plays as it knows how to do, it should to win. Afterwards, Marseille will also be keen to show a good face. They remain on good results and will play their trump card. I think it’s going to be a good match. A little prediction? 2-0 for Paris!”
“Galtier releases something positive”, appreciates Ménez
Jérémy Ménez, consultant RMC Sport, is rather won over by the debut of Christophe Galtier in Paris. “Galtier managed to adapt quickly anyway, because it was a real challenge for him to arrive at PSG, observes the former Parisian striker. For the moment, he is doing well, even if the The last three games leave a bitter taste. But overall, it’s positive. And then, a season is long. There are always periods with more uneven results. That’s also part of of a season. Me, I like it. And then I find that he exudes something positive, a certain confidence. In addition, he is a French coach. That’s good too. To see how he is doing finish this season.”
“On paper, Paris is clearly superior,” says Ménez
Jérémy Ménez, RMC Sport consultant and former Parisian striker, gives his feelings a few hours before the clash between PSG and OM at the end of the 11th day of Ligue 1 (8:45 p.m.): “The gap has narrowed at the level of points, that’s for sure, compared to previous seasons. Afterwards on paper, we’re not going to hide it, Paris are clearly superior, even if we’ve seen for quite a few weeks that Marseille are playing well and getting results. But in a match like that, everything can change. The form of the moment is not very important, even if it is always better to approach the match on a positive slope.”
Mbappé’s big stats against OM
Along with Neymar and Lionel Messi, he will obviously be one of the main dangers for the Marseille defense tonight. Since his arrival in the capital, Kylian Mbappé has become accustomed to shining in the Classic.
In all competitions, he faced OM 10 times with PSG for a total of 8 goals scored.
The OM group fell
No surprise in the group convened by Igor Tudor. Only Sead Kolasinac, injured, is missing.
Dupraz sees PSG win
In the Grandes Gueules du Sport this Sunday on RMC, Pascal Dupraz gives his view on the shock of the 11th day of Ligue 1 between PSG and OM.
“Since the start of the season, OM have been playing good football, they are a team that holds up, even in Europe when we thought they were finished. Before the two games against Sporting, everyone everyone was saying they weren’t going to pass. But I sincerely think that Paris will win this match tonight, Paris are superior to OM, Mbappé will want to burn as he has been burning since the start of the season, and Paris has three of the best players in the world,” he explained.
“It’s time”, “It’s possible” … the Marseille press believes in it before the classic
If the Parisians used to challenge their rival with a comfortable mattress in terms of accounting, only three points separate the two teams this season. Something to give dreams to all Marseille supporters. This is in any case what emerges from the local newspapers as the big event of the year approaches. “It’s time”, headline The Marseillaise. “The Olympians are going to Paris with appetite”, rejoices the Provençal daily. Hope is also real for Provence : “It’s possible” affirms the regional daily. Finally Alexandre Jacquin dwells on a match in the match with the duel which will oppose Chancel Mbemba and Kylian Mbappé. Without being very tender with the Parisian star, and his quest for a Ballon d’Or. “Given his annoying tendency to think that the planet revolves around him, doubt is allowed,” said the journalist.
Probable composition of PSG with a change of system
On the other hand, on the Parisian side, Christophe Galtier should switch to a four-man defense for the first time this season. A decision which is explained by the suspension of Ramos and the absence of Kimpembe.
The expected Parisian composition:
Donnarumma – Bernat, Marquinhos, Danilo, Hakimi – Verratti, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz – Messi, Neymar, Mbappe
The probable line-up of OM
Igor Tudor should renew the same eleven as the one who won Wednesday against Sporting, in the Champions League.
The probable line-up of OM
Pau Lopez – Mbemba, Bailly, Balerdi – Clauss, Rongier, Veretout, Tavares – Guendouzi, Harit – Sanchez
Kick off at 8:45 p.m.
Lorient missed the opportunity to take the lead by conceding a draw against Reims (0-0), Lens overtook the Marseillais on the podium… competition is there for PSG and OM, who face each other at the Parc des Princes this Sunday evening. Kick off at 8:45 p.m.