Top 5 reasons to watch PSG v Atalanta | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to watch a match (with some adaptations sometimes). We will revisit the attractive things before each game with a mix of seriousness and humor. Be careful, this is not about doing an exhaustive tour of the question. We continue here with the match of Paris Saint-Germain this Wednesday against Atalanta at Parc des Princes during the 1st day of the Champions League 2025-2026 (kick-off 9pm, broadcast PSG/Atalanta on Canal+).

5. Reunion with a club in a new era.

PSG and Atalanta had an intense match in the quarterfinals of the Champions League in 2020 during the famous Final 8, with goals from Marquinhos and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting at the end of the match. This is the first time they have met since and things have changed a lot.

Paris is in a very different project and arrives as the winner of the Champions League. Atalanta comes out of 9 years with Gian Piero Gasperini and coach Ivan Juric must assert himself, even if his philosophy of play is quite close. It's time to take stock.

4. Gonçalo Ramos needs to be more incisive.

The 24-year-old striker is highly expected during the injuries of Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé. He needs to establish himself as a real option at the highest level. There is potential, we've seen it at times. Especially when he was a substitute. He now needs to take advantage of the rhythm to build up power. Even if it's not that easy. It's the law of the highest level.

3. Warren Zaïre-Emery, back in form?

The 19-year-old midfielder had a more difficult period in 2025 and was not called up for the French team for the September break. He took advantage of it to arrive in shape for PSG/Lens on Sunday. As his talent did not disappear during his last injury, we of course believe in his return to an excellent level. It may be the beginning, we hope to see him continue.

2. Bradley Barcola can confirm his rise in power.

The 23-year-old striker has been in form for several months and seems to be perfectly entering this season. This opening of the Champions League, without Doué or Dembélé, is the opportunity to confirm and establish himself even more at the highest level. We are confident, Barcola seems to have taken a step up.

1. A new campaign, great emotions expected.

PSG is the winner of the Champions League 2024-2025, this will never change and we must fully enjoy it. However, a new edition is starting and it must therefore be fully played. It's time to get started, always hoping to experience great moments. Each European campaign is to be fully savored.

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