17 September 2021, 15:26 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Ligue 1 fixture, Paris Saint-Germain vs. Olympique Lyon, kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Matchday 6, Sunday, September 19 at the 47,929-capacity stadium, Parc des Princes.
Preview Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1, Sep 19, 2021
Preview PSG returns to Ligue 1 action having failed to defeat Club Brugge in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League opener which ended in a 1-1 draw. On Matchday 5, the nine-time Ligue 1 Champions picked the newcomers, Clermont Foot, to pieces in a 4-0 win. A brace from Ander Herrera (20' & 31') coupled with a goal from Kylian Mbappe (55') and another from Idrissa Gueye (65') saw PSG pick up their fifth consecutive victory of the season: WWWWW. The Paris-based club remains at the peak of the table in 1st place, after 5W, 0D, & 0L. With 15 points, PSG are four points ahead of their closest rivals, 2nd placed Angers SCO. PSG have an average of 3.2 goals per game, having scored a total of 16 goals in five Ligue 1 appearances. The club conceded 5 goals in as many games, and have a G.D. of +11. Heavily criticized after the draw against Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, Pochettino was quick to provide an explanation. We need time to work for them to build an understanding, he said shortly after the game. We still have to create a team, he added. His excuses appear to be understandable, but an early exit from Europe would hamper his candidacy to lead the star-studded team to European glory. On Sunday, he will look to remedy the situation with a win over Lyon. Poch adopted the 4—3—3 formation against Brugge, but a familiar 4—2—3—1 formation with Mbappe in attack is expected on Sunday. Sergio Ramos could return to the squad before Sunday's game, but Marco Verratti has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Preview Olympique Lyonnais Ligue 1, Sep 19, 2021
Preview Olympique Lyon will return to Ligue 1 action after Thursday's 2-0 Europa League win over Rangers. On Matchday 5, the Kids defeated Strasbourg 3-1, thanks to goals from Moussa Dembélé (8'), Jason Denayer (64'), and Lucas Paqueta (87'). The club is in 7th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 8 points from 2W, 2D, & 1L (DLDWW). Their performance in the final third has brought Lyon 8 goals after five Ligue 1 games (1.6 g.s.p.g). On the other end, Les Gones have conceded 8 goals so far, an average of 1.6 goals-per-match. Manager Peter Bosz could field a 4—2—3—1 formation, with Moussa Dembélé at the top of the shape.