Paris Saint-Germain
Girona
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On Wednesday, September 18, in the first round of the UEFA Champions League, PSG will host Girona at 21:00 Central European Time. The Dailysports team of analysts has prepared a forecast and betting tips for this match.
PSG
Every year, PSG sets its sights on the long-awaited Champions League victory, but they have yet to come close to achieving their goal. In last season’s campaign, Luis Enrique’s side reached the semi-finals, knocking out two Spanish teams – Real Sociedad and Barcelona – in the knockout rounds. However, the Parisians were surprisingly defeated by Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals.
In the new season, PSG is adjusting to life without Kylian Mbappé, who left for Real Madrid as a free agent and is currently in a legal dispute with the club over a €55 million debt. Despite this, PSG has made a strong start in Ligue 1, winning all four matches with a combined score of 16:3 – beating Lille and Brest 3:1, Le Havre 4:1, and Montpellier 6:0.
Girona
Girona was last season's biggest surprise in the top European leagues. The modest Catalan club won the hearts of fans from the very first matches and even led La Liga for a considerable period during the first half of the season. Many compared Girona to the legendary Leicester City team from the 2015/16 season. However, over the long haul, Míchel’s side could not keep up with Real Madrid, and Barcelona narrowly overtook them at the finish line. Still, a third-place finish was an incredible achievement for Girona.
This summer, Girona lost five key players, with new signings brought in to fill the gaps. Unsurprisingly, the start of the season has been difficult for the red-and-whites. They suffered heavy defeats to Atlético Madrid (0:3) and Barcelona (1:4) but managed to beat Osasuna (4:0) and Sevilla (2:0) while also drawing with Real Betis (1:1).
Match Facts
This match will mark Girona’s debut not only in the Champions League but in European competitions overall.
PSG has lost their last two home matches in the Champions League.
Girona is the ninth Spanish team PSG will face in their history.
Probable Lineups
- PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Škriniar, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, Zaire-Emery, Dembélé, Asensio, Barcola
- Girona: Gazzaniga, Frances, David López, Blind, Miguel Gutiérrez, Iván Martín, Oriol Romeu, Yangel Herrera, Tsygankov, Bryan Gil, Abel Ruiz
H2H
Girona and PSG have never faced each other before.
Prediction for PSG vs Girona
PSG is the clear favorite, but Girona has the capability to capitalize on their opponent’s defensive issues and score their first-ever Champions League goal. My bet is both teams to score.
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