06 December 2021, 15:59 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The UEFA Champions League Group A fixture, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs. Club Brugge KV, kicks off at 18:45 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, December 7, at the Parc des Princes. Referee Jesús Gil Manzano (ESP) will have the luxury of officiating the game while the assistant referees, Iñigo (ESP) and Ángel Nevado (ESP) will lend a helping hand. Santiago Jaime Latre (ESP), the fourth official, will be in communication with the crew from the sidelines, while Alejandro Hernández (ESP) will be carefully tucked away in the VAR room.
Preview Paris Saint Germain Champions League, Dec 7, 2021
Preview Mbappe came on as a second-half substitute and eventually provided the assist for Wijnaldum’s stoppage-time leveler in the 1-1 draw against RC Lens over the weekend. Having salvaged an undeserved point on French soil, PSG returns to the circle of champions with two draws in a row across all competitions: WLWDD. Following the 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on UEFA Champions League Matchday 5, PSG were confirmed as runners-up in Group A. Mbappe who was making his 50th UEFA Champions League appearance on Matchday 5, put PSG in the lead in the 50th minute to underscore the importance of the numerical milestone. But Raheem Sterling (63'), who recently found his way back into Pep’s heart, crashed Mbappe’s party with the leveler. Minutes later, Gabriel Jesus (76’) grabbed the winner for the Premier League side. Pochettino's 4—3—3 could see a few unfamiliar faces in the starting lineup for this dead-rubber game against Club Brugge on Tuesday. The Belgian outfit needs a win while hoping the wheels of fortune spin in their favor in the Group A match between Leipzig and Manchester City.
Preview Club Brugge Champions League, Dec 7, 2021
Preview Brugge returns to the UEFA Champions League after Saturday’s 3-2 win over R.F.C. Seraing in the Belgian Pro League. The club suffered their worst defeat in the UEFA Champions League Group stage this season in the 5-0 loss to Leipzig on UCL Matchday 5. - Leaving red-hot Christopher Nkunku (12’ & 90’+3) and Emil Forsberg (17’ P. & 45’+1) with the brace. Club Brugge has picked up only two victories in their last five games across all competitions: LLWDW, and Philippe Clement aims for an unlikely win on Tuesday to increase the chances of a safe berth in the Europa League. Brugge have equal points with RB Leipzig, 4 points each, from 1W, 1D, and 3L. Clement went about with three at the back on UCL MD5, fashioned in the 3—4—3 formation, but having been on the receiving end of five, he could throw in an extra man for the 4—3—3. Ruben Providence remains doubtful for this fixture, while Éder Balanta and Noa Lang will miss the next game if booked on Tuesday.