Press review: PSG v Angers, Parc des Princes and Zabarnyi | OneFootball

This Friday, August 22, the French press (on the sports side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's reception of Angers tonight at the Parc des Princes in the opening of the 2nd day of Ligue 2025-2026 (kick-off at 8:45 p.m., broadcast on Ligue1+). A special match, since it's the first home game of the season and now with the Collectif Ultras Paris which will also be, a little bit, in Tribune Boulogne. It will be a discovery for Ilya Zabarnyi, a 22-year-old defender who arrived from Bournemouth and is entitled to a presentation.

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This is a major step, even if the season is obviously not being played out tonight. But the reunion with the Parc des Princes counts, especially after many away games between the French Cup final, the Champions League final, and the Club World Cup. It should be a festive evening, with the trophies from last season being presented. There will also be the presence of the Ultras in Tribune Boulogne, even if it's in relatively small numbers (500). Enough to animate this side of the stadium even more.

Above all, a good performance will be needed, even if we suspect that PSG cannot be at its best at the start of the season. There are still some great qualities to use, very certainly against a low block that aims for counterattacks. Victory is always an objective, if possible with style.

As for Zabarnyi, he is undoubtedly a player armed with great determination and fine footballing qualities. He has already shown his strength in duels and his ease in passing forward, this is just the beginning. He is also, according to the comments collected, a great professional very respectful towards each person in the club. It's no coincidence that PSG insisted on his transfer.

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