Champions League 2024-2025: PSG-Brest, the likely lineups

PSG-Brest, the probable formations

PSG hosts Brest in the return match of the Champions League play-offs. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Parc des Princes. The Parisians won 3-0 in the first leg of the French derby, making it even more difficult for Les Pirates, in their first participation. With a wide lead, Paris will just have to manage the result, while Eric Roy’s team, with nothing to lose, will attempt the impossible feat.

For the home team, Donnarumma will be back, while in defense Marquinhos and Mendes will be confirmed. In midfield, Vitinha and Joao Neves should start, with Fabian Ruiz favored over Kang-In Lee and Doué. In attack, Dembélé is back, with Kvaratskhelia on the left and Barcola on the right.

For the visiting team, in goal likely confirmation for Bizot. In defense, Lala è favored over Zogbe, while Chardonnet should return as a starter. In midfield, there will be; Less-Melou, with Fernandes and Magnetti in the runoff. In attack, Ibrahim Salah and Del Castillo are out, room for Faivre, Sima and Doumbia on the three-quarter, behind Ajorque.

Probable lineups

PSG (4-1-2-3): Donnarumma; Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi; Joao Neves; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola. Coach: Luis Enrique.

Brest (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Pereira-Lage, S.Coulibaly, Chardonnet, Lala; E.Fernandes, Less-Melou; Sima, K.Doumbia, Faivre; Ajorque. Coach: Roy.