Top 5 reasons to watch Angers v PSG | OneFootball

Here is our series. The 5 good reasons to watch a match (with a few adaptations sometimes). We’ll go over the appealing points before each game with a mix of seriousness and humor. Be warned, this is not meant to be an exhaustive look at the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s (1st) match this Saturday against Angers (13th) at the Stade Raymond-Kopa on matchday 31 of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 7 p.m., PSG/Inter Milan broadcast on Ligue1+).

5. Zabarnyi’s last one before 2 weeks off?

Ilya Zabarnyi, the 23-year-old defender, could start tonight (even if it is not certain) and he will have to make the most of it. Given the competition for places, it is hard to imagine him starting again in the Champions League semifinals against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night and Wednesday, May 6. The Ukrainian is suspended for the match against Lorient on May 2 (matchday 32 of Ligue 1), so it could end up being quite a long break.

4. Chevalier’s return?

The 24-year-old goalkeeper has not played since January and could return in order to give Matvey Safonov (27) a rest. A chance for the keeper to seize, against the same opponent he faced in his first match at the Parc des Princes with PSG. This time, he will need to take the opportunity to send positive signals for what comes next.

3. Precision in squad management.

There are many questions to ask about PSG’s lineup tonight, as well as the substitutions. Every decision carries weight when the title race is combined with the Champions League semifinals. We know coach Luis Enrique is not afraid to make bold calls and that he knows how to give everyone confidence. The timing will be precise and worth watching.

2. Ruiz in the starting lineup?

It is one of the big questions for tonight: can Fabian Ruiz (30-year-old midfielder) start? It would be his first start since his knee injury on January 20 and a strong signal ahead of the Champions League. He has come off the bench twice, with a little more playing time on Wednesday against Nantes. It remains to be seen where he stands physically and in terms of match rhythm.

1. The title race.

The title race is thrilling at this stage of the season and PSG have a chance to make a big statement. Lens pulled off an impressive comeback against Brest after being 3-0 down at halftime, but the point from the draw (3-3) still leaves room for Paris to go 6 points clear with a win (as well as a very favorable goal difference, with the Parisians currently 12 ahead of Lens).

There is no time to waste, every match is hugely important and victory is essential as the end of the season approaches, with a trip to Lens on Wednesday, May 13 (the postponed match from matchday 30) still to come.

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