Top 5 reasons to watch PSG v Lorient | OneFootball

Here is our series. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with a few adaptations sometimes). Before each game, we’ll go back over the appealing elements with a mix of seriousness and humor. Be careful, this is not meant to be an exhaustive look at the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s (1st) match this Saturday against Lorient (9th) at the Parc des Princes on the occasion of the 32nd matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off 5 p.m., PSG/Lorient broadcast on beIN SPORTS).

5. An impressive promoted side.

FC Lorient came back up at the end of the 2024-2025 season as Ligue 2 champions and have handled themselves well this season. They had to adapt their style of play a little, with less possession, but there is still this desire to create rather than “just” defend and counter. With survival comfortably secured, the Merlus can now aim for 8th place. They will be a quality and calm opponent against Paris.

4. Waiting for the second leg of the semifinal.

Let’s not pretend otherwise, the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich is on everyone’s mind. Everyone wants to reach the return leg on Wednesday, May 6, ready to see this tie through to the end. This match, which should not be overlooked, is an excellent way to spend Saturday afternoon (more than Sunday, Monday and Tuesday afterward).

3. Beraldo a maestro again?

Lucas Beraldo, the 22-year-old defender converted into a midfielder over the last few matches, is growing into this new role. He impressed in Angers last weekend and could start again today. Another chance to watch this transformation, which is interesting but still needs plenty of confirmation against different kinds of opposition.

2. Delicate management.

As mentioned, PSG are in the middle of a Champions League semifinal. Some players could therefore be rested. But there is also the need to win, as well as two suspensions among the “backups”: Ilya Zabarnyi (23-year-old defender) and Gonçalo Ramos (24-year-old striker). That limits the options. We will be curious to see the formula chosen by coach Luis Enrique throughout the match.

1. Putting pressure on Lens.

Obviously, the title race cannot be pushed aside, even with that famous European competition in the background. Paris are 6 points ahead of 2nd-placed Lens, who face Nice away tonight at 9:05 p.m. The goal will be to pull even further away from Lens in this great battle.

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