PSG-Clermont is a match from the 38th day of Ligue 1 and is played on Saturday at 21:00: statistics, likely formations, predictions
With a day to spare, Messi and Mbappé’s Psg became French champions for the second year in a row. It is the ninth title in the last ten years for the Parisian club, which in the Ligue 1 roll of honour has definitively overtaken a noble decadence like Saint-Etienne, until two seasons ago the team that had won the transalpine top championship the most times. There are now a total of eleven triumphs for the Capitoline, who began to dominate when they were bought by the Qatari Emir Al-Khelaifi.
A victory that, however, did little to warm the hearts of the fans. It made the news that on their return from the Strasbourg trip – Christophe Galtier’s men only needed a draw to be certain of finishing in first place – there were only three people at the airport to welcome the new champions. The fans, it should be remembered, harshly contested the team – in particular some key players such as Messi, Verratti and Neymar – in the aftermath of their exit from the Champions League, the real test for a ‘battleship’ built to dominate not only in France but also (and above all) in Europe. In the continental arena, despite the huge investments of the very rich ownership, Psg continues to disappoint. And that is why in the coming weeks we could see a new revolution in the squad: coach Galtier is not at all sure of staying, we will know more in a few days; those who have already packed their bags are Messi – booed in the last few matches – and Sergio Ramos, who will not renew and have already announced their farewells. Other senators such as Verratti and Neymar could also follow them.
The fantastic season of Clermont
Psg will try to greet their fans with a victory in a match that has very little to say against Clermont, another team that has long since reached its target.
A moment from the first leg match
For Pascal Gastien’s men, it was a season to die for: not only did they save themselves months in advance, but they also came close to joining the fight for Europe. The fact is that they have never scored so many points in the top flight before (56), and they are continuing to shine even after salvation, with seven victories in the last nine matches. Clermont will face this away match with the utmost carefreeness, trying to take advantage of the delicate moment at home Psg. And perhaps avenge that very heavy 5-0 defeat with which they were defeated – coincidentally – on the first day of the championship.
The Prediction
Clermont are a healthy team and will certainly want to do well against Psg, who have just been confirmed as French champions but have an open account with their fans and will change a lot in the summer. Leaving aside the final result, we expect a prolific match, with more than two goals in total and at least one on each side.
The PSG-Clermont likely line-up
- PSG (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Danilo Pereira, Sergio Ramos, Bitshiabu; Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Soler, Bernat; Messi, Mbappé.
- CLERMONT (3-4-3): Diaw; Seidu, Wieteska, Caufriez; Zeffane, Gastien, Magnin, Neto Borges; Cham, Kyei, Rashani.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
