Match Information:

UEFA Champions League League Stage Round 1

Paris Saint-Germain VS Girona

September 19, 2024 03:00

Parc des Princes

Recent performances of both teams：

Paris Saint-Germain has been in good form since the start of the season, losing only one of their last 10 games, with 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. In the league this season, Paris Saint-Germain started with 4 consecutive wins, scoring a total of 16 goals, an average of 4 goals per game, which is a very impressive performance.

This season, Paris Saint-Germain acquired Portuguese superstar Joao Neves from Benfica. He has also quickly integrated into the team. He has provided 4 assists for the team so far and been named to the team of the week twice. Up front, another young player, Barcola, has been in good form. The local winger is talented and sharp in attack. He has scored 4 goals for the team so far.

Girona was the dark horse of La Liga last season. They had a good season last year, finishing the La Liga season in third place. However, after the summer transfer window, many of Girona's key players, such as La Liga Golden Boot winner Artem Dovbyk, midfield core Alex Garcia, fullback Yan Couto, and winger Salvio, have left the team, greatly weakening Girona's strength.

At the start of the new season, Girona has two wins, two losses, and one draw from five games, losing 0-3 to Atletico Madrid and losing 1-4 to Barcelona. They are currently sitting in 9th place in La Liga. Now, Girona will face a tough battle against the powerful French Ligue 1 champions. The two teams have never met before, as Girona will be participating in the Champions League for the first time. This match will be the first time that the two teams will meet.

​​Injury status of both teams:

Paris Saint-Germain：

Injured and suspended players

9 Gonzalo Ramos

21 Lucas Hernandez

3 Presnel Kimpembe

Girona:

No players missed the match due to injury

Match prediction

Girona's strength is not as good as last season. In addition to losing many key players, the condition of the team itself is not ideal. Since the start of the new season, they have faced quite a few challenges. On the other hand, Paris Saint-Germain has always been the leader of the French Ligue 1. Since Paris' strength is far superior to Girona's, I am optimistic that Paris will win 3-0 against Girona.

Predicted starting lineups for both teams

Paris Saint-Germain: (4-3-3)

1 Donnarumma (GK)

2 Hakimi (DR)

37 Škriniar(DC)

35 Beraldo(DC)

25 Mendes (DL)

87 Neves (MC)

8 Luis (MC)

19 Kang-in (MC)

10 Dembele (FWR)

11 Asensio (FW)

29 Barcola (FWL)

Girona FC: (4-2-3-1)

13 Gazzaniga (GK)

16 Frances (DR)

17 Blind (DC)

5 Lopez (DC)

3 Gutierrez (DL)

22 Solis (DMC)

23 Martin (DMC)

20 Gil (AMR)

8 Tsygankov (AMC)

11 Danjuma (AML)

9 Ruiz (FW)