Sporting Portugal v PSG: special clash for a quarter-final spot | OneFootball

This Tuesday, January 20, the French press (on the sporting side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to face Sporting Portugal tonight at the José Alvalade Stadium as part of the 7th matchday of the Champions League (kick-off at 9 p.m., broadcast on Canal+). It’s a great occasion that could, or almost, secure a spot in the top 8 and thus qualification for the Round of 16. It’s also a special event for sporting advisor Luis Campos and four players who are Portuguese: Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, and Gonçalo Ramos. The first of them is even returning to his formative club.

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PSG lost in the Coupe de France, but still has a great season to achieve (especially given the context). A victory tonight would do a lot of good to move towards their objectives and dispel any possible doubts. It would also avoid pressure during the home match against Newcastle on Wednesday the 28th (8th matchday).

The Parisians showed improvement in their play and efficiency on Friday against Lille (18th matchday of Ligue 1), and they will need to confirm that. Especially on the physical side, in order to have a more effective pressing. They will also need to keep it up over time, as Sporting Portugal has quality and an intense style of play. Even more so at home.

For that, it would have been preferable for the squad to be more complete. But, that’s how it is this season, they have to deal with setbacks. There are still qualities and reasons to hope for a great performance. It’s up to PSG to show that they can be confident in their strengths. Even if the returns—several are close—will certainly help.

In the meantime, there’s this match to win tonight with special emotions for PSG’s Portuguese players. Especially Nuno Mendes, even though he showed above all, focus yesterday in the press conference. It will be a great moment, but above all, the objectives as a Parisian come first.

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