PSG kick off against Slovan Bratislava, chasing treble and a return to winning ways | OneFootball

PSG begin their Champions League defence against Slovan Bratislava at Parc des Princes on Wednesday at 21:00, and, according to Le Progres, the holders could emulate Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid with a third straight crown.

Luis Enrique has struck a cautious note, the past counts for nothing, rivals relish facing PSG, and his team must move out of its comfort zone and keep reinventing itself.

Domestically the start has been rough, with no win after three Ligue 1 games and issues in the final third. He added that judged only on results it is catastrophic, though performances contain positives, there is work to do and they merit more points.

To win again, last achieved on 12 August in the UEFA Super Cup, 2-1 against Aston Villa, PSG need greater defensive security. They have averaged two goals conceded per league match, and captain Marquinhos said work continues on counter-pressing, tracking back and collective effort.

After two seasons via the play-offs, Paris will chase a top eight finish to reach the round of 16 directly. Luis Enrique has close to a full squad, with Nuno Mendes back from suspension. Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, central to the last two triumphs, are also expected after muted displays in recent weeks.

On paper Slovan are the weakest on PSG’s fixture list. Coached by Ivorian Yaya Touré since the summer, they are fourth in the Slovak league and ended the 2024/2025 league phase second-bottom with zero points and 27 goals conceded in eight games.

Source: Le Progres

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