PSG v Nice: Response expected, Nuno Mendes true Parisian | OneFootball

This Saturday, November 1st, the French press (on the sports aspect) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's match against Nice at 5 PM at the Parc des Princes as part of the 11th day of the 2025-2026 Ligue (broadcast on beIN SPORTS). This is a match where they need to regain their winning momentum before hosting Bayern Munich on Tuesday (4th day of the Champions League), while managing the squad with this upcoming match in mind. There's also a spotlight on the now very Parisian Nuno Mendes (23-year-old left-back).

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Even though the media wants to highlight the negative after a disappointing result (1-1 at Lorient on Wednesday), especially with an injury (Désiré Doué out for several weeks), there's no need to dramatize around PSG. It was known that the start of the season would be complicated, with a team far from being at its physical peak. There is irregularity and physical setbacks, as expected.

Paris mainly shows great resources, to be first in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League. This doesn't change the fact that a victory is expected today, even if there's an opponent to be wary of. The top spot in the championship needs to be protected, as the 6th place (Lens) is only 2 points behind.

The Nice team arrives with confidence, but without necessarily being brilliant in their play. Rather in their efficiency. PSG must be cautious and show a certain reaction compared to the dull performance on Wednesday. All while thinking about Bayern, which inevitably counts in everyone's playing time, but without projecting too much into it. It's a subtle balance to find.

As for Nuno Mendes, who arrived in Paris at just 19 years old, he has grown well in the capital and one can say that his adaptation has been particularly successful. It's even stronger than that, the Portuguese seems very genuinely attached to the club and the city. Such a bond is a joy, and one can only hope it lasts a long time.

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