PSG target 15th Trophée des champions, Lens bank on Bollaert and freshness | OneFootball

Four days after lifting the UEFA Super Cup, PSG chase a 15th Trophée des champions against Lens at Bollaert on Sunday, kick-off 20:45 on Ligue 1+. Paris look formidable, yet the hosts’ freshness and fervent backing could narrow the gap.

According to L'Équipe, the trophy risks losing credibility as it drifts between January and August, one year in Doha, the next in Kuwait City, then, like this edition, in Lens. Alternating neutral venues and de facto home ties has not helped perception.

Its standing is already frayed among ultras, not only PSG’s, with some supporters boycotting the trip to Lens.

Recent history at Bollaert favoured PSG, Ousmane Dembélé’s side winning 2-0 there on 13 May against Florian Thauvin’s Lens.

Lens will lean on Bollaert and their own identity to test the favourites. How the balance between quality and home energy plays out could shape the contest.

Source: L'Équipe

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