Press round-up: Nice v PSG, Safonov and the international break | OneFootball

This Saturday, March 21, the French press (on the sports side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Nice tonight at 9:05 PM as part of the 27th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (broadcast on Ligue1+). There is also Matvey Safonov (27-year-old goalkeeper) who has taken the number 1 spot and the international break starting Monday.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

Just after their impressive victory against Chelsea (0-3, 2-8 on aggregate) to reach the Champions League quarter-finals against Liverpool (April 8 and 14), PSG must quickly focus on Ligue 1. The trip to Nice, 15th and struggling this season with many absentees, seems quite manageable.

However, Europe has strengthened. There should be some rotation on the Parisian side, the "substitutes" need to make their mark as they are also involved in this end of the season. Paris cannot afford to lose points, as the title race remains tight. Lens put pressure yesterday with a great 5-1 victory against Angers and moved ahead, with 2 games in hand.

This was also an opportunity for Lens coach Pierre Sage to refuse the postponement of the 29th-day match scheduled for Saturday, April 11 in Lens, between the two Champions League quarter-finals.

At least, PSG should still be able to count on a solid Safonov. While he can still be more precise in certain actions and decisive on his line, he has nonetheless managed to establish himself well, without being discouraged as number 2 or destabilized by difficulties. The goalkeeper seems calm, always active in the game, and ready to handle the pressure. It's promising at PSG, and we wish him to continue this way. Even if it complicates life for Lucas Chevalier (24 years old).

He will be able to take advantage of the international break to get a change of scenery, as he joins the French team. Like many players who will be on international duty, with a lot of travel. It might then seem unfortunate that Paris resumes as early as Friday, April 3 against Toulouse (28th day).

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