Where to see PSG-Benfica?
This match of the fourth day of the Champions League will be broadcast by Canal+ and RMC Sport 1. Kick-off at 9 p.m., at the Parc des Princes.
It will also be commented live on our site.
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PSG already in the round of 16?
PSG-Benfica is a clash between the two co-leaders in the Group H standings. Currently at the head of a capital of seven points, the two teams can validate their ticket for the 8th.
In fact, the winner will certainly reach the second phase by winning this Tuesday and if Maccabi Haifa beats Juventus at the same time.
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What happened in the first leg?
Two rooms, two atmospheres.
Benfica started very strong against a PSG at first in pain and saved by a great Gianluigi Donnarumma.
At least until Lionel Messi's goal in the 22nd minute.
From then on, Christophe Galtier's players dominated the debates.
However, they did not create any danger in front of the Portuguese goals and still trembled until the break, on the counter, conceding an own goal from Danilo Pereira.
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After the break, Paris really dominated and it was the turn of Odysseas Vlachodimos, Benfica's Greek goalkeeper, to stand out.
Nothing more was scored and the two teams separated on this parity score (1-1), in an Estadio da Luz full to bursting and boiling.
We expected to see Paris-SG tested in Portugal, it was generally tested.
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With or without Leo Messi this Tuesday?
It will be without.
"
Too fair
" after "
calf discomfort
" contracted in Lisbon last Wednesday and package in Reims (0-0), Leo Messi is packaged this Wednesday.
Back in the fore after a complicated first Parisian campaign, the "Pulga" weighs eight goals and eight assists in 13 outings this season.
A blow for PSG, therefore, even if Neymar and Kylian Mbappé will be there.
Who to replace the Pulga?
Carlos Soler in an attacking midfield register, Pablo Sarabia or Hugo Ekitike are also in the running.
For the rest, no surprise, Presnel Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes and Renato Sanches are still absent for this meeting.
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Paris and Benfica still undefeated?
Always, yes.
If PSG followed up with a second consecutive draw in Reims (0-0), Benfica found their way to victory by beating Rio Ave (4-2) on Saturday.
The visitors opened the scoring very early through Fábio Ronaldo (6th), but Gonçalo Ramos quickly equalized (13th) before a goal was awarded to Rio Ave goalkeeper Jhonatan (19th).
Said Ramos drove the point home again before the break (45+1), Petar Musa further increasing the score in the second period (62nd).
The so-called Guga, trained at… Benfica, reduced the score for honor (86th), while Benfica eased off, but Roger Schmidt's players could (should?) have won even more.
65% possession of the ball, 32 shots to eight, eight corners to three… Demonstration for the Lisbon people, in confidence and more than ever at the head of the Portuguese championship with three points from
ahead of defending champion Porto and six over Sporting.
Benfica therefore have a record of 14 wins and two draws in 16 matches, against 11 wins and three draws in 14 matches for Paris Saint-Germain.
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Which Mbappé against Benfica?
If he was "
sick and tired
", Kylian Mbappé was still sent to the front on Saturday, in Reims.
And for good reason, Messi was already forfeited and Neymar could not start.
Bondy's crack, however, could not offer victory to PSG, second game without scoring, and he expressed his frustration on social networks after the meeting, evoking his use as a pivot.
To see if he will be in full possession of his means and above all… in a good mood against Benfica.
"
We are very sensitive to his remarks, his reflection, because he is a very important player in the team
", recognizes Galtier, admitting to seeking "
to reassure him by finding different options which, for the moment, have not not implemented for various reasons
".
It would be better if the 56-year-old manages to do it quickly.
