As in the first leg, won 5-0 by Parisians in Marseille, there should not be a photo between PSG (2nd of D 1) and OM (11th and penultimate) this Saturday, January 18 (3:45 p.m., live on Canal +) at the Jean-Bouin stadium (Paris XVI). If the feminine clasico does not have the same history or the same value as its masculine counterpart, it should still attract people to the Porte d'Auteuil.
Two clasicos for the price of one
The first round in Marseille took place a few hours before the real Ligue 1 clasico at the Parc des Princes, flown over 4-0 by PSG. This time, Parisian supporters will be entitled to two female PSG-OM on the same day. When the curtain rises at 12:45 pm, the two big rivals compete in the first day of the elite round of the National Challenge under 19 years old.
The duel seems less unbalanced and more breathless than that of the elders. Reigning French champions (5-1 victory in the final against Lyon), the young Parisians coached by Jorge Quiroz, former partner of Maradona at Boca Juniors, still won everything during their first phase with 8 successes in as many days, 35 goals scored for zero conceded. The Marseillaises do not have to be ashamed with 10 successes in 10 games, 48 goals scored for 2 conceded.
Resumption of the championship with the reception of Marseille on Saturday (3:45 p.m.) at Jean-Bouin 🏡 #PSGOM
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Ultras in force
The attendance record for a female clasico (4,500 spectators at Jean-Bouin on April 22, 2018 during the 4-0 success of PSG) should not be broken a priori. The capital's club, however, hopes to attract at least 3,000 people this Saturday. Various animations are planned in the corridors of the stadium before and during the match. The Collective Ultras Paris has notably planned a tifos workshop. The CUP will also mobilize in the stands, where 1,500 of its members are announced.
On the outward journey, groups of OM supporters, notably the South Winners, had put "a good atmosphere", according to Grace Geyoro. “You don't always find that kind of atmosphere in women's matches, it's nice, appreciates the PSG Titi. I hope that will be the case again on Saturday. "We need to regain positive energy and win at home, where we haven't won in almost three months," says coach Olivier Echouafni. Even more against Marseille, an important poster for us and for our supporters. "
Hunting in Lyon is reopened
After finishing 2019 with a convincing 3-0 success at Paris FC, "one of the most successful matches of the season", according to his coach, PSG started 2020 with a health walk at AS Mazères-Uros-Rontignon (Regional 1), outscored 9-0 in the Coupe de France. Meanwhile, Lyon was 9-1… Marseille.
Relegated to five lengths of OL, the Parisiennes have "no longer the right to make mistakes", according to Echouafni, if they want to win the title. “Even if we will have the advantage of hosting Lyon (March 14), there are only ten games left, it's not huge. We must also outrun Bordeaux, which is close behind (2 points). "Our objective remains to be first. We still believe in it, ”says Geyoro.
Beginning of training for the @PSG_Feminines at the Jean-Bouin stadium where they compete in the women's classic against @OMfeminines tomorrow Saturday at 3:45 pm live on @canalplus # D1Feminine #PSGOM pic.twitter.com/HRs3d09TRp
- Le Parisien - PSG (@le_Parisien_PSG) January 17, 2020Luana's great beginnings, a priori only recruit
Recruited for six months before compensating for the unavailability until the end of the season of the German Sara Däbritz, the international auriverde Luana, 26 years old, should make her big debut in her new colors. Seventh Brazilian in history to play for PSG, the former midfielder of Avaldsnes (Norway) and Hwacheon (South Korea) should be the only arrival in the winter transfer window. And this, despite the absence for three weeks of Canadian Ashley Lawrence and Jordyn Huitema who will compete in the Olympic qualification tournament from January 28 to February 9.
"It's not going to be easy, and we hope there will be no injuries. But we are not in the idea of recruiting, “says Echouafni. The Parisian coach also counts on Kadidiatou Diani, at the end of the contract in June and courted in particular in the United States according to L'Équipe. "We have girls at the end of the contract, that's part of the game," he puts it in perspective. For the moment, Kadi is at PSG. She is ready to chain matches and competitions. She is an important player and we need her, given the big deadlines that lie ahead. She will be there until the end of the season. "
