Top 5 reasons to watch PSG v Nice | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with some adaptations sometimes). We will revisit the appealing aspects before each match with a mix of seriousness and humor. Note, this is not an exhaustive overview of the topic. We continue here with the Paris Saint-Germain match this Saturday against Nice at the Parc des Princes during the 11th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 5 PM, broadcast PSG/Inter Milan on beIN SPORTS).

5. Sofiane Diop, one of the in-form players in Ligue 1.

Sofiane Diop, a 25-year-old winger from OGC Nice, is currently in form and is making decisive plays. With, in addition, a bit of spectacle. He is one of the main contributors to Nice's good results at the moment and he can be an interesting element to ensure a lively match with great sequences. This can be refreshing after the dull trip to Lorient. Of course, PSG will need to limit his influence on the match.

4. Expected reaction.

Besides a disappointing result at Lorient (1-1), PSG delivered a much duller performance than usual. Fatigue is possible, maybe a bit of complacency. In any case, coach Luis Enrique stated he was frustrated, especially with the first half. The Parisians cannot let this feeling linger. A collective reaction is expected.

3. Ousmane Dembélé, a turning point?

Ousmane Dembélé, a 28-year-old forward, has returned for 2 matches after an injury of a little over a month. This is good news, but his performances have not been very encouraging. Nothing illogical, the return is not simple, especially for a player for whom agility is important. We also saw some rather missed shots. Confidence needs to be regained, and there is nothing better than a decisive play for that. The turning point will certainly come, it would be great if it happens in this match.

2. Return of Fabian Ruiz.

PSG is almost complete, except that Désiré Doué (midfielder/attacker, 20 years old) got injured on Wednesday. Let's take the positive, Fabian Ruiz (midfielder, 29 years old) is back after missing several matches due to a muscle issue. It's a great reinforcement for the Parisian game, even though we don't yet know how much playing time he can have.

1. Protecting the 1st place in a tight race.

There is nothing alarming in this slightly more complicated period for PSG, relatively logical in a very special year 2025. But they should not delay, there are only 2 points ahead of the 6th (Lens). Ligue 1 is particularly interesting being so tight, it's up to them to do what's necessary to stay ahead. It's far from being a foregone conclusion.

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